Geospatial Information Officer
Geospatial Information Officer
Help deliver GIS services that support a growing and diverse community
• Join a high-performing geospatial team
• Work on a broad range of mapping, asset and spatial analysis projects
• Build your GIS capability within a modern enterprise environment
About the Organisation
Our client is a progressive local government organisation delivering services to one of Australia's fastest-growing communities. GIS and spatial intelligence are central to how the organisation manages assets, plans infrastructure and supports operational decision-making.
The technology team is committed to leveraging data and digital innovation to improve services and create better community outcomes.
About the Role
As Geospatial Information Officer, you will provide operational support across the enterprise GIS environment while working closely with the Geospatial Lead and Geospatial Specialist.
You'll play a critical role in maintaining spatial datasets, supporting business users, delivering mapping services and contributing to the ongoing development of the organisation's GIS capability.
This position is ideal for a GIS professional looking to broaden their technical skills while working across a diverse and interesting portfolio of projects.
Duties – A Day in the Life
- Support the administration and configuration of GIS applications
- Assist users with mapping, reporting and GIS-related requests
- Create high-quality maps, visualisations and spatial reports
- Capture, maintain and quality assure corporate spatial datasets
- Support asset management initiatives through spatial data collection and reporting
- Manage GIS helpdesk requests and provide end-user support
- Conduct spatial and demographic analysis for business stakeholders
- Maintain cadastral and property-related spatial information
- Develop user guides and support GIS training activities
- Assist with the ongoing enhancement of enterprise GIS systems and processes
Skills & Experience
- Experience working with GIS applications and spatial datasets
- Strong capability with ArcGIS Pro and QGIS
- Understanding of spatial databases and spatial data management principles
- Experience producing mapping, reporting and spatial analysis outputs
- Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Exposure to asset management datasets or infrastructure environments is advantageous
- Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Geospatial Science or a related field preferred
- Local Government experience highly regarded but not essential
Benefits
- Exposure to a broad range of GIS projects and stakeholders
- Opportunity to develop technical GIS and spatial analysis skills
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work supporting community outcomes
- Career development pathways within GIS and technology functions
If you're a motivated GIS professional who enjoys combining technical capability with stakeholder engagement and customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
