Senior Gis Technician

The role & you

This position sits in the GIS and Land Information team and is part of the IT Department. The Senior GIS Technician will take the lead role in the creation and maintenance of Council’s extensive Planning, Asset and Environmental related spatial data. This supervisory role requires supporting the ongoing development, training, and workload of our GIS Technicians. Therefore, to be successful, you must have strong leadership experience and demonstrated abilities in managing people. You will hold tertiary qualifications in Spatial Systems, Cartography, or related discipline and have sound knowledge and understanding of the Technology One local government software platform.

We are seeking an analytically minded and research driven individual who can provide specialist technical advice to customers, stakeholders, contractors, and staff. If this sounds like you, apply today!

What we offer?

• Above Award Parental Leave provisions
• Generous leave entitlements
• Flexible novated lease options available through multiple providers
• Work in a modern office that provides a variety of work settings supported by the right technology
• Flexible work options, including a hybrid model of working from home and the office
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• Study assistance and study leave
• Journey to work cover

Salary:

• Base salary $80,600 p.a. - $88,700 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
• Superannuation (11%)

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 31 March 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Mike Smith, Coordinator GIS and Land Information Manager, who is the hiring manager for this role. Mike can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at **********@midcoast.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer, who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7*** or at ***************@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply:

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Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.