AddressGIS Officer
Are you ready to take the reins in managing and maintaining critical data that shapes our community’s future? Join us as a GIS Officer and be at the forefront of innovation in land management, environmental analysis, and asset data accuracy. If you’re passionate about harnessing the power of Geographic Information Systems to drive positive change, then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
- Generous salary above award up to $85,451.60 dependent on experience
- Flexible working arrangements, 35 hours per week, 9-day fortnight, including weekends for exhibitions and events
- Make a genuine positive contribution to the local community
As the GIS Officer, you’ll spearhead the meticulous management and upkeep of Council’s invaluable property, land, environment, and asset data. Your primary mission is to ensure the seamless operation and accuracy of our Geographic Information System (GIS), empowering decision-makers with actionable insights derived from spatial analysis. By creating comprehensive maps and visualisations, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding land use planning, optimising asset management strategies, conducting environmental analysis, and conducting demographic studies. Your dedication to data integrity and proficiency in GIS tools will be instrumental in driving informed decision-making and facilitating sustainable development initiatives within our vibrant community.
Key Capabilities:
We are seeking an individual who embodies the following capabilities:
- Manages Self: Proficiently initiates action, tackles goals with commitment, seeks skill development, reflects on performance, and responds well to feedback.
- Communicate and Engage: Quickly identifies and responds to needs, prioritises customer and community at work, and takes ownership of issue resolution.
- Results Delivery: Ensures quality and timeliness of work, clarifies goals, shares project context, identifies resource needs, and empowers team flexibility.
- Resource Management: Contributes asset data accurately, prepares costings, and manages asset risks effectively.
Essential Criteria:
- Graduate Certificate in Geographical Information Science or Diploma in Information Technology or a related discipline and/or demonstrated previous experience in a similar role.
- Experience with the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and analysis of geospatial data.
- Ability to deliver GIS training and/or provision of technical support to users.
- Demonstrated proficiency in information and communication systems.
- Good communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Risk, Environmental, and quality principles and practices.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in local government.
- Knowledge of Land Information systems.
- Experience with QGIS and FME or other similar products.
- Experience in designing and maintaining geospatial workflows/integrations.
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems or Bachelor of Applied Science).
Applications addressing the selection criteria can be forwarded by email to **********@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or by post, marked “Confidential” to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474. Please ensure you read the Applicant Information Package and Position Description below before submitting your application. Applications close 5pm Friday 31 May 2024
- GIS Officer Position Description
- Applicant Information Package
