Geospatial Analyst

Liverpool City Council; Sydney, Liverpool City Council; Hybrid; AUD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to leverage GIS tools to collect, process, analyze, and visualize spatial data for diverse projects in Sydney. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide data-driven insights and maps that support planning, environmental monitoring, and resource management.

The role requires strong GIS proficiency, experience with enterprise geospatial systems, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Computing Science, Information Technology or related discipline and/or equivalent demonstrated minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Proven experience in the use and support of spatial (GIS) and associated geodatabases.
• Experience with enterprise geospatial applications and production of map products (hardcopy/online).

Responsibilities

• Leverage GIS to collect, process, analyze, and visualize spatial data for projects.
• Create, maintain and edit corporate LIS/GIS data in a versioned geodatabase.
• Provide quality GIS products to internal and external clients and support web-based LIS/GIS interfaces.
• Develop and maintain GIS infrastructure and web apps; troubleshoot GIS-related issues.
• Document GIS procedures and contribute to system improvements.
• Assist with administration and training for LIS/GIS systems and services.

Skills

GIS expertise

Geospatial analysis

Data visualization

SQL geodatabase

ETL processes

Education

GIS/Computing degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

SQL

Job description

WHY US:

We believe it’s important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.

JOB DETAILS

Perm Full time 35 Hours ,5 days / week (Mon-Sun) Bandwidth

$1069,68 to $1172,09 +12% super

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary purpose of the Geospatial Analyst role is to leverage advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and analytical tools to collect, process, analyze, and visualize spatial data. This position plays a critical role in interpreting geographical information to support various projects, initiatives, or decision-making processes. By employing cutting-edge geospatial technologies and methodologies, the Geospatial Analyst provides insights, creates accurate maps, and generates actionable intelligence for a wide array of applications. This individual collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address spatial challenges, conduct spatial analysis, and deliver data-driven solutions that contribute to informed strategic planning, resource management, environmental monitoring, and other related projects. The role requires a keen understanding of geospatial data, a strong grasp of GIS tools, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders to aid in informed decision-making and problem-solving.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role:

• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all stakeholders, maintaining a positive and professional attitude in all interactions.


• Provision of quality LIS/GIS data and support to system users and all clients, by providing analysis processing, interpretation, and advice on LIS/GIS data.


• Creation, maintenance and editing of corporate LIS/GIS data held in a versioned corporate geodatabase as well as other non-corporate data.


• Provision of quality hardcopy and online digital image and map products to internal and external clients.


• Contribute to the administration, development, training and support for web-based user interfaces to LIS/GIS systems and LIS/GIS applications.


• Creation, configuration and maintenance of Council’s geospatial web services.


• Diagnosing and troubleshooting problems experienced with use of GIS and related systems.


• Development and maintenance of GIS infrastructure and GIS web applications.


• Identify and implement improvements in LIS/GIS system.


• Use GIS system scripting languages to develop LIS/GIS software applications.


• Document GIS Procedures.

Qualifications/Licences

• Tertiary Qualifications in GIS, Computing Science, Information Technology or related discipline and/or equivalent demonstrated minimum 5 years’ experience.

Experience

• Proven experience in the use and support of spatial (GIS) and associated attribute geodatabase systems.


• Working experience of enterprise grade geospatial applications.


• Formatting and production of hardcopy and online map products - 3 to 5 years.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety practices, the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice and multi-cultural diversity


• Design and implementation of spatial and non-spatial databases.


• Administration of Web-based LIS/GIS software and systems.


• Knowledge of extraction and formatting of information and data.


• Knowledge of scripting language used in GIS software to enhance usability.


• Understanding of Geographic Information Systems and infrastructure, Understanding of cartography and mapping principles


• Understanding of principles of SQL geodatabase systems and data storage


• Understanding of data quality control standards


• Knowledge of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data integration tools to connect data from different sources

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)


• Flexible work arrangements – hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home


• Access to a Fitness Passport membership

Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for a permanent position at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

CLOSING @8PM September 25

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Ken McElroy, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail]