GIS Architect

About the Company

A leading organisation within the Australian energy sector, delivering critical transformation initiatives across Gas and Electricity networks. With a strong emphasis on modernising infrastructure and integrating Digital and OT environments, the business is focused on building smarter, more resilient energy systems.

About the Role

This role ensures that GIS platforms and integrations support critical utility operations, regulatory compliance, and enterprise transformation initiatives across electricity and gas domains.

About You

Industry & Domain Expertise

• Deep expertise in Utilities, including:
  • Electricity Distribution, Gas Distribution
  • Distribution OT systems and operational environments
• Extensive knowledge of GIS-led operational ecosystems and integrations across:
  • Field Operations & Workforce Management
  • Asset Management & Network Operations
  • Control Room Operations
  • Metering and customer lifecycle processes
• Technical experience with core platforms:
  • GIS (GE Smallworld), SAP IS‑U / SAP ERP
  • Strong understanding of physical network assets, network topology, and geospatial data models, including their interaction with OT systems and enterprise processes

Key Accountabilities:

GIS Architecture & Solution Design

• Lead GIS-centric architecture and detailed solution design across Digital and OT domains
• Develop solution options aligned to enterprise architecture standards and operational requirements
• Ensure GIS solutions support critical use cases such as outage management, and network planning

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Own end‑to‑end solution design from high‑level design through detailed design to production rollout
• Produce and maintain detailed architecture artefacts, including:
  • Data flows and integration contracts
  • Infrastructure and deployment patterns
  • Security controls and operational considerations
• Provide technical leadership to delivery teams, ensuring quality outcomes within agreed timelines
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and transition to BAU support teams

OT–IT Integration & Data Flow Enablement

• Design and govern integration between GIS, OT field systems, and enterprise platforms
• Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable data flows across:
  • Field devices and telemetry systems
  • Operational platforms (e.g., SCADA, OMS, DERMS)
  • Enterprise applications and data platforms
• Align integration patterns with security and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOCI, FIRB)

Stakeholder Engagement & Governance

• Collaborate with Business, Delivery, and Technology stakeholders to ensure solution feasibility and alignment
• Translate complex geospatial and OT/IT constraints into clear architecture decisions and design guidance
• Support architecture governance processes, including design reviews and decision forums
• Contribute to the evolution of GIS architecture standards, patterns, and target state roadmaps

Core Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Australian electricity and/or gas distribution environments
• Proven expertise in GIS platforms (preferably GE Smallworld) within operational utility ecosystems
• Strong experience in OT environments and system integration
• Demonstrated experience in GIS–OT–enterprise integration patterns
• Ability to lead complex architecture initiatives across multiple domains and stakeholders
• Strong understanding of geospatial data modelling and its application in network operations
• Experience working across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models, with adaptable governance approaches
• Advanced problem-solving capability with a structured, systems-thinking mindset

Professional Capabilities (Soft Skills)

• Excellent stakeholder engagement across Business, Digital, and OT domains
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate between physical asset realities and digital solutions
• Structured and organised approach with strong planning discipline
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Adaptability to work across evolving technologies and complex delivery environments
• Accountability for outcomes, ensuring ownership beyond design into delivery and operational readiness

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Adnan​ Haidermota on adnan.haidermota@davidsonwp.com, quoting reference JN -062026-43489. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com