Coordinator GIS and Land Information

MidCoast Council; Taree; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MidCoast Council is seeking a Coordinator GIS and Land Information to lead a skilled technical team and guide the delivery and ongoing improvement of services that support decision‑making across Council and the wider community.

Reporting to the Manager Information Technology, you will set direction for GIS platforms, spatial data systems and land information services, ensuring accuracy, reliability and fit for purpose while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team ofseven, building a positive workplace culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate priorities for GIS and Land Information Services, ensuring team activities align with Council's operational plans and organisational goals.
• Inspire and guide team members, encourage new ways of working and support the ongoing development of team capability.
• Build effective relationships across Council and provide clear advice to support informed decision-making and strong organisational outcomes.
• Promote a customer-focused approach, ensuring services are responsive, professional and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and prioritise work, manage resources effectively and maintain a strong focus on delivery, quality and accountability.

Job description

Looking for more than just your next job?
Join a team that's helping shape the future of the MidCoast while enjoying the perfect balance of meaningful work and an exceptional lifestyle on the Barrington Coast. Here, your contribution matters - to your community, your team, and your own future.

The Opportunity

Looking for more than just your next job?
Join a team that's helping shape the future of the MidCoast while enjoying the perfect balance of meaningful work and an exceptional lifestyle on the Barrington Coast. Here, your contribution matters - to your community, your team, and your own future.

The Opportunity

Are you a people-focused leader who can inspire a team, build strong relationships and turn strategic priorities into practical outcomes? MidCoast Council is seeking a Coordinator GIS and Land Information to lead a skilled technical team and guide the delivery and ongoing improvement of services that support decision-making across Council and the wider community.

Reporting to the Manager Information Technology, you will lead the GIS and Land Information team and set the direction for services that support decision-making across Council and the wider community. You will combine strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement with oversight of GIS platforms, spatial data systems, land information services and statutory requirements. This is an opportunity to shape priorities, develop your team and drive continuous improvement while ensuring technical services remain accurate, reliable and fit for purpose.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, support and develop a team ofseven, building a positive workplace culture focused on collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate priorities for GIS and Land Information Services, ensuring team activities align with Council's operational plans and organisational goals.
• Inspire and guide team members, encourage new ways of working and support the ongoing development of team capability.
• Build effective relationships across Council and provide clear advice to support informed decision-making and strong organisational outcomes.
• Promote a customer-focused approach, ensuring services are responsive, professional and meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and prioritise work, manage resources effectively and maintain a strong focus on delivery, quality and accountability.

What you'll bring

You're a confident and collaborative leader who can bring people together around a shared purpose, manage competing priorities and deliver meaningful improvements for Council and the community, while understanding the technical services your team delivers.

What you'll bring

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