Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer

• Salary $78,307.33 to $97,130.95 p.a. + super
• 35 hours per week, plus fortnightly RDO
• New exciting and challenging projects

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

Council offers a rare opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated Geographic Information Systems Officer to assist the IT team in providing effective mapping and GIS services to all areas of the Council.  

In this busy role you will be responsible for performing core geospatial services including data capture, data analysis and management of enterprise and GIS datasets.  You will also be responsible for the creation of visually appealing maps that assist in communicating analysis and findings

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualified in Geographic Information Systems or related discipline, or equivalent skills obtained through experience.
• Demonstrated experience in updating and creating GIS map layers.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high quality visually appealing maps. 
• Demonstrated understanding of geodatabases and spatial analysis.
• Experience in using GIS software products, preferably ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Knowledge of Local Government operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of NSW Land Titling Legislation, NSW Addressing Guidelines and cadastral information.
• Excellent customer service ethic and a commitment to providing quality service
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s corporate values.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products, such as 
  • Enterprise GIS, Enterprise Geodatabases, GIS Data Modelling, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, Spatial Analysis and ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with GIS Viewer Geocortex Intranet mapping solution.
• Skills and experience in digital 3D modelling, including software such as Sketchup and GeoCirrus 3D modelling portal.
• Knowledge of Authority Local Government Suite of software applications in particular the Property System or equivalent Local Government Council System.
• Knowledge and experience with relational databases (SQL), Python and Arcade

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO - we value your work/life balance
• Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities 

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to: https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs/recruitment_and_selection_process 
• For further information about the role, please contact Karen Lasky Geographic Information Systems Administrator on (02) 9391 7*** during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE:   11:59pm Sunday 21 January 2024

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.