Senior Gis Officer

Senior GIS Officer

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Senior GIS Officer to contribute to Council’s success.

• Permanent Full Time, 9-day fortnight
• Lead and mentor a team of dedicated GIS Officers
• Work with various teams within Council to provide accurate GIS data
• Located in Calliope, with the opportunity to work throughout the region

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to oversee the management and maintenance of Councils geographical information systems (GIS) in accordance with relevant Australian standards, legislation, best practice and Councils Asset Management System. 

Your role will include:

• Overseeing the management and maintenance of Councils geographical information systems in accordance with relevant Australian standards, legislation and best practice.
• Creating efficiencies with uploading data to GIS and MyData utilising feature manipulation engine (FME) and Microsoft sequel query language (MSSQL).
• Overseeing the management and maintenance of alignment, integration & synchronisation between Councils geographical information systems and other Council systems.
• Contributing to the development, management and maintenance of Councils Asset Management System.
• Developing your career in local government.

You will bring: 

• Extensive experience, knowledge and skills in the application of GIS analysis techniques and software systems. 
• Diploma/Bachelor degree in GIS or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive understanding, technical knowledge and experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, reports, spatial information, data and database structures.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using drone technology, downloading data to review, analyse and upload to ArcGIS.
• Extensive knowledge of the spatial dataset management principles.
• Extensive knowledge/experience in field collecting and presenting 3D spatial information using a variety of methods, formats and techniques.
• Extensive experience and application of GIS analysis techniques to aid in problem solving and representing appropriate information.
• Previous experience and demonstrated skills in the use of ArcGIS and AutoCad.
• Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland. 

Why work for GRC?

The Gladstone Region is a dynamic Central Queensland coastal region that provides an enviable lifestyle and economic stability for more than 63,000 residents. Gladstone Regional Council is committed to a dynamic, proud and diverse future for the Gladstone Region that focuses on working together to balance our region’s lifestyle and opportunity. Our success is built on a foundation of safe, engaged, high performing talent and teams and a values-based culture centred around our SERVICE principles.

• We are fortunate to live in an attractive, growing region and proud to provide opportunity for personal growth and career development for our employees. 
• We offer opportunities to grow your career within a progressive local government organisation and work in a high performing team that values your contribution. 
• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary including generous superannuation and a flexible roster that supports a generous work-life balance. 
• We offer a range of employee benefits including free physiotherapy, support services and discounted health cover and fitness memberships. 

Please be advised that the preferred candidate for this position, as a condition of employment, may be required to complete a criminal history check, a pre-employment medical or a skills assessment.

Council is committed to connecting with the Gladstone Regional community which values diversity and inclusion and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.  First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date

12 noon Tuesday 6 February 2024.