Asset Field Mapping Officer

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 3,200 - 3,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours Agreement

MyLeave

Ongoing learning and career growth

Safe and collaborative team

Job summary

Council is seeking an Asset Field Mapping Officer to collect and validate asset information through field inspections, GPS and GIS tools. You will help maintain asset records and support reporting for lifecycle planning and compliance.

The role blends fieldwork with technology, requiring attention to detail and teamwork within the Assets team. A permanent, full-time position with growth and learning opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with spatial data collection and GIS mapping.
• Proficiency with GPS hardware and mobile data collection systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and condition assessments of Council assets.
• Capture spatial and asset data using GPS, mobile devices and GIS.
• Validate and update asset records against databases and docs.
• Photograph and link imagery to asset locations and GIS records.
• Maintain GIS and Asset Management System data integrity and QA checks.
• Assist with digital maps, spatial datasets and as-built data for projects.
• Identify data gaps, errors and non-conformities and address them.
• Support asset reporting and grant data requirements.

Skills

Spatial data collection

GIS mapping

GPS technologies

Detail-oriented

Communication

MS Office

Education

Spatial Information Services

Civil Construction

Asset Maintenance

Tools

GIS software

GPS equipment

Mobile data collection

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about spatial data, mapping technology, and supporting the management of community infrastructure? Do you enjoy working both in the field and in the office, using technology to capture accurate information that helps shape informed asset management decisions?

We're seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Asset Field Mapping Officer to join our Assets team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, validating and maintaining asset information through field inspections, GPS technologies, GIS mapping systems and mobile data capture platforms. Your work will play a critical role in supporting asset management planning, maintenance programs, lifecycle forecasting and compliance reporting across Council's diverse infrastructure network.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technology, fieldwork and asset management in a role that directly contributes to the planning and maintenance of infrastructure that supports our community every day. You'll work within a supportive team environment while developing your expertise in GIS, asset management and spatial data systems.

What we will offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Remuneration of $3,210.88 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $3,853.06 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

As the Field Assessment Officer, you will:

• Conduct field inspections and condition assessments of Council assets.
• Use GPS equipment, mobile devices and GIS technology to capture accurate spatial and asset data.
• Validate and update asset records by comparing field information against existing databases and documentation.
• Photograph and record infrastructure assets, linking imagery to spatial locations.
• Maintain asset information within GIS and Asset Management Systems.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of digital maps and spatial datasets.
• Identify and rectify data gaps, errors and inconsistencies.
• Complete quality assurance checks to ensure data integrity and compliance with established standards.
• Support the capture of as-built information for capital works projects and new subdivisions.
• Assist with asset reporting, grant application data requirements and administrative tasks associated with asset management activities

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

You are a motivated professional with experience in spatial data collection, GIS mapping and GPS technologies. You have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate and reliable asset information.

We are looking for someone with:

• Qualifications in Spatial Information Services, Civil Construction, Asset Maintenance or a related field.
• Experience using GIS spatial mapping, GPS equipment and mobile data collection systems.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant mapping or asset management software.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• A Class C Driver's Licence and General Construction Induction White Card.
• A commitment to safety, customer service and continuous improvement.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 9 November 2026.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact John Blackmore, Asset Assessment Coordinator on 02 6926 4***.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.