Senior Gis Specialist

Location: Ipswich, QLD

About Council:

Ipswich City Council is situated 40 kms northeast of neighbouring Brisbane and is the fastest growing area and the state’s oldest provincial town. It serves a diverse community, rich in heritage, with a focus on enhancing liveability and creation of opportunities for residents. Council teams engage across various sectors, delivering a wide spectrum of services aimed at enriching the lives of the community.

Council employs more than 1500 staff and promotes a culture of communication, collaboration, leadership values, efficiency and integrity.

The Role:

As the Senior GIS Specialist you will report to the Team Leader (Spatial and Asset Information) and will have 3 direct reports (Specialist Officers) with the key objectives of the role seeing you develop, implement and coordinate corporate governance frameworks, processes and procedures relevant to Council’s enterprise spatial systems and GIS, in consultation with the Team Leader.

• Oversee the establishment, execution and surveillance of Council’s spatial data standards, specifications and operational guidelines to uphold data accuracy and relevance
• Provide specialised technical guidance regarding the design, administration and upkeep of spatial systems and databases, ensuring seamless integration with other ICT systems 
• Advocate for and champion the efficient utilisation of spatial systems and GIS, including mobile GIS solutions, throughout the organisation
• Organise regular assessments of spatial data quality to ensure compliance with corporate standards and maintain data integrity
• Coordinate spatial analysis initiatives and projects to extract insights that enhance decision-making across various business units
• Stay abreast of GIS industry trends, monitoring advancements and proposing initiatives that align with business needs
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with essential internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth spatial data exchange and achieve GIS goals

About You:

• Completion of tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution in the fields of spatial science, IT or associated discipline or a demonstrated ability at that level
• Extensive experience in the implementation, management and utilisation of enterprise GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS Suite
• Proficiency in GIS technologies and the ability to continually update knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in this field
• Demonstrated track record of determining business requirements and effectively implementing change management strategies across an organisation
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Why This Role?

Council is heavily invested in providing professional development and comprehensive training will be provided to the entire team across all ESRI Enterprise functionality. In addition, there is access to longstanding Leadership and Inspiring Leadership programmes to further develop skills in this area. 

A supportive culture that offers flexible work life balance, employee health and well-being programs in addition to a variety of salary packaging options that includes: financial advice, income protection insurances, professional memberships, novated leases and more.

How to Apply:

Before you apply for this position, please read the information above carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the role.  You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.

PLEASE NOTE: The application process must be completed in one sitting; you cannot save and continue later. 

For a confidential conversation, please call Celine Burns-Hind, Principal Consultant Recruitment, Peak Services on 0484 060 ***

Applications will close on the Monday 18th March at 10 pm, if the role has not been filled prior to this time.