Job Description
Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us working 2 days a week from either our North Sydney or Canberra Office, and 3 days remote!
The Opportunity
As part of the GIS team at Vocus, GIS Fibre designer is responsible for the fibre design and recording of the fibre network. Updating the GIS systems with any changes to the fibre network. This also requires data validation and analysis, end user support queries, reports and application development and maintenance. GIS Fibre designer is mentored by senior team members with objective to advance development skills and learn technologies and escalates to senior team members when assistance is required.
What you’ll be doing day-to-day
Evaluating and integrating geospatial data, primarily telecommunication network infrastructure with ancillary data such as satellite imagery and cadastral data to produce maps and reports, and charts using GIS software, spatial analysis methods, models, and Python scripts.
Create SOW (Sope of Works) documentation to be use by others to deliver the fibre network. (Route plan, line diagrams, word documents and kml files.)
Digitizing optical fibre routes for circuits in GIS representing their actual physical path in the real world and validating their geolocations based on the spatial information maintained within legacy data repositories. (As built data)
Supervising the collection of geospatial data such as optical fibre networks infrastructure, on-net buildings, and cadastral boundaries and integrate received data into the GIS system.
Working closely with engineers and project managers to design and develop advanced fibre designs.
Providing user support in the manipulation of GIS layers and remotely sensed datasets such as Google Earth.
Generating custom reports from GIS datasets
Communicate effectively to stakeholders and internal customers
Troubleshoot issues and to provide support and training to end users
What you’ll bring to this role
Knowledge and previous experience with geospatial system such as QGIS, ArcGIS , Mapinfo, Google Earth (kml-kmz), FME or similar.
Knowledge and previous experience with Python scripting in geospatial context
Proficient MS Office skills, in particular MS Excel
Analytical skills and great attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
High level knowledge of fibre design, fibre optical cables and FTTx design.
Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and documentation skills
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize
What We Offer
Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:
Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.
Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, ****** orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us working 2 days a week from either our North Sydney or Canberra Office, and 3 days remote!
The Opportunity
As part of the GIS team at Vocus, GIS Fibre designer is responsible for the fibre design and recording of the fibre network. Updating the GIS systems with any changes to the fibre network. This also requires data validation and analysis, end user support queries, reports and application development and maintenance. GIS Fibre designer is mentored by senior team members with objective to advance development skills and learn technologies and escalates to senior team members when assistance is required.
What you’ll be doing day-to-day
Evaluating and integrating geospatial data, primarily telecommunication network infrastructure with ancillary data such as satellite imagery and cadastral data to produce maps and reports, and charts using GIS software, spatial analysis methods, models, and Python scripts.
Create SOW (Sope of Works) documentation to be use by others to deliver the fibre network. (Route plan, line diagrams, word documents and kml files.)
Digitizing optical fibre routes for circuits in GIS representing their actual physical path in the real world and validating their geolocations based on the spatial information maintained within legacy data repositories. (As built data)
Supervising the collection of geospatial data such as optical fibre networks infrastructure, on-net buildings, and cadastral boundaries and integrate received data into the GIS system.
Working closely with engineers and project managers to design and develop advanced fibre designs.
Providing user support in the manipulation of GIS layers and remotely sensed datasets such as Google Earth.
Generating custom reports from GIS datasets
Communicate effectively to stakeholders and internal customers
Troubleshoot issues and to provide support and training to end users
What you’ll bring to this role
Knowledge and previous experience with geospatial system such as QGIS, ArcGIS , Mapinfo, Google Earth (kml-kmz), FME or similar.
Knowledge and previous experience with Python scripting in geospatial context
Proficient MS Office skills, in particular MS Excel
Analytical skills and great attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
High level knowledge of fibre design, fibre optical cables and FTTx design.
Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and documentation skills
Excellent time management and ability to prioritize
What We Offer
Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:
Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.
Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, ****** orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The GIS Officer - 12-month contract position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Australian Capital Territory offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
