Opportunity
Our client is a large, ASX listed asset management and services company based in Melbourne’s CBD. They have a great opportunity for a Functional & Technical GIS Analyst for a range of upcoming infrastructure projects.

• Initial contract 6 to 12 months, view to permanent conversion
• Must have Australian Citizenship
• Daily rates negotiable

Role
As a Functional & Technical GIS Analyst, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the enterprise geospatial data and application environment. This role requires a strong blend of functional expertise, translating complex business needs into precise technical requirements, and hands-on technical skill in deploying mapping, analysis, and data integration solutions. The Analyst will manage geospatial projects independently, ensure data integrity, and drive the adoption of GIS technology across the organization.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Functional Analysis and Solution Design

• Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with business stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Planning, Engineering) to understand spatial information needs and define precise technical and functional requirements for GIS solutions
• Solution Blueprinting: Design and document the architecture for new geospatial applications, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and data governance policies
• System Integration: Act as the primary technical point of contact for integrating GIS systems (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise) with core business platforms (e.g., ERP, Asset Management) using APIs and middleware
• User Training & Support: Develop training materials and conduct workshops for end-users, ensuring successful adoption and utilization of new GIS tools and maps
  Technical Development and Geospatial Engineering
• Application Development: Perform configuration and development of web mapping applications and dashboards using platforms like ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Online, or custom JavaScript APIs
• Data Modelling: Design, implement, and maintain the organization’s enterprise geodatabases, including schema definition, relationship classes, and spatial indexing
• Scripting & Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts (primarily using Python/ArcPy) for repetitive tasks, data cleansing, geoprocessing workflows, and routine reporting
• Quality Assurance (QA): Lead technical testing efforts, ensuring the functionality, performance, and accuracy of all new geospatial deployments meet required specifications
  Data Management and Reporting
• Data Integrity: Oversee the data quality assurance process, performing advanced spatial validation and complex geoprocessing to maintain the accuracy and currency of critical spatial datasets
• Database Management: Utilize SQL and spatial extensions (PostGIS, SQL Server Spatial) to manage, query, and optimize data stored in relational and spatial databases
• Spatial Analysis: Conduct advanced spatial analysis (e.g., network analysis, site suitability, proximity analysis) and generate clear, professional map products and reports for executive decision-making
• Metadata Governance: Ensure all geospatial data assets are documented with comprehensive and compliant metadata

  About You
  To succeed in this role you will need:

  • Extensive hands-on experience working in an enterprise GIS environment
  • Proven ability to translate abstract business challenges into tangible, functional technical specifications
  • Expertise with the ESRI ArcGIS Platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online), and Python/ArcPy scripting experience for geospatial analysis and task automation
  • Experience with cloud-based GIS architecture (AWS or Azure).
  • Other geospatial technology experience (such as QGIS, OpenLayers, Leaflet, Metromaps, Google Maps, or similar commercial/open-source mapping tools
  • Tertiary qualifications and relevant certifications in GIS (e.g. Esri Technical Certification or GIS Professional – GISP)
  • Exceptional communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and ability to analyse and solve technical and business problems
  • Able to work in the office in Melbourne CBD 3 days per week
  • Australian Citizenship is mandatory, as you may require a security clearance in future for government projects

  Apply
  Submit your resume, or contact Jarrodd.edwards@talentinternational.com. Successful applications will be required to pass a national criminal history check prior to commencing.

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Talent is searching for an experienced DB2 LUW Database Administrator to join our client, a well-regarded financial institution headquartered in Brisbane. This is a permanent opportunity to play a pivotal role in a one of Australia’s most significant core banking transformation programs, migrating the bank’s mission-critical database from DB2 z/OS to DB2 LUW on AWS RDS.

• DB2 LUW Database Administrator (Senior/Lead)
• Large Financial Institution – Brisbane CBD + plus hybrid WFH options
• Permanent Position – Cloud Migration Project

About the Role:
As a Senior DB2 LUW DBA, you will provide technical expertise across database architecture, migration, optimisation, and performance tuning in a regulated, always-on environment. You’ll work closely with vendors, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition and long-term platform stability.

Responsibilities / Key Deliverables:

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for the migration from DB2 z/OS to DB2 LUW on AWS RDS
• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade DB2 LUW environments on AWS
• Monitor and tune database performance, ensuring high availability, stability, and integrity
• Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and data refresh strategies aligned with governance and compliance standards
• Troubleshoot incidents, investigate issues, and deliver timely resolutions within SLAs
• Automate routine database tasks using scripting and tools to drive operational efficiency
• Mentor and guide team members on DB2 LUW best practices, performance optimisation, and AWS integration
• Collaborate with vendors, project teams, and business stakeholders to ensure successful database delivery and ongoing improvements

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a DB2 LUW Database Administrator (7+ years IT experience preferred)
• Hands-on expertise with AWS RDS for DB2 (or similar cloud-hosted database environments)
• Experience in Linux (RedHat), scripting (Shell/Python), and automation tooling
• Strong knowledge of database architecture, indexing, partitioning, replication, and HADR
• Performance tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring in complex, high-volume environments
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, Secrets Manager, backup/recovery strategies)
• Desirable: Knowledge of DB2 z/OS, CICS, JCL, REXX, or prior exposure to core banking systems (e.g., TCS BaNCS)
• Ability to work in a 24×7 on-call roster and thrive in a high-performing, collaborative team environment

Why Apply?

• Join a landmark core banking modernisation project with significant career exposure
• Work with cutting-edge AWS cloud technologies and mission-critical systems
• Permanent role with long-term stability and growth opportunities
• Collaborative team culture, strong vendor partnerships, and a supportive leadership structure
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working options

How to Apply:
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