Asset Management & GIS Officer

Golden Plains Shire Council; Bannockburn; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Flexible work arrangements

Monthly ADOs

Job summary

Golden Plains Shire Council in Bannockburn, VIC, is seeking an Asset Management and GIS Officer to temporarily join the team and support the Asset Management System and Geographic Information System.

The role involves data capture, field data collection, QA, and preparing data and user guides. Hybrid work is available with flexible hours to support work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated knowledge in geospatial science.
• Experience in Asset Management and GIS is advantageous.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collate, digitise and maintain asset data in the Asset Management System and GIS.
• Project manage the capture of assets and asset condition data in the field.
• Contribute to QA programs to improve information integrity.
• Prepare data and system procedures and user guides.

Skills

Geospatial data management

GIS analysis

Asset management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spatial Sciences / Surveying / Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Golden Plains Shire Council – Bannockburn VIC

Full time, Casual/Temporary

Hybrid

4d ago , from Golden Plains Shire Council

• Bannockburn location – perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!)
• Temporary full time role until March 2028
• Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

We have an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Asset Management and GIS Officer with well-developed problem-solving skills to temporarily join our team and support the ongoing development and maintenance of Council's Asset Management System and Geographic Information System.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Collate, capture, and digitise Council's asset data into Council's Asset Management System and Geographic Information System.
• Undertake and project manage the capture of assets and asset condition data in the field.
• Improve the integrity of information held within Council's Asset Management System and Geographic Information System, by participating in quality assurance programs.
• Prepare data and system procedures and user guides.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position (e.g. Spatial Sciences, Surveying, Engineering) or demonstrated knowledge, experience or skills in Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Surveying or relevant discipline. Some relevant experience in Asset Management and GIS, or a lesser formal qualification and substantial relevant experience.
• Sound understanding of data bases, data management and storage, and data analysis.
• Intermediate skills in Geographic Information Systems for data management.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational/administrative skills.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees:

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• A modern, high-quality working environment with free onsite parking
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• An active Social Club
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff
• Transfer of service and LSL (where applicable)
• Generous leave entitlements including but not limited:
  • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
  • Purchased leave
  • Ceremonial leave
  • Volunteer leave
  • Reproductive leave
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Higher than NES Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Rodney Kiddle, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management on 03 5220 7***.

Applications close on WEDNESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER at 11.59PM.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.