Geospatial Coordinator

Council Jobs; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

MyLeave

Career development

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Council Jobs seeks an experienced Geospatial leader to oversee the planning, delivery and ongoing management of geospatial systems and services for the Council and community.

You will guide the Geospatial team, develop spatial information strategies and ensure data/tools are applied to support organisational priorities and service delivery. This role emphasizes leadership, governance and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications relating to Geospatial Science or Information Technology.
• Substantial work experience relevant to the role including geospatial data management and systems administration.
• Experience supervising teams and contributing to strategic and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Geospatial team to deliver high-quality services to staff and the community.
• Develop, implement and maintain the Spatial Information Plan.
• Coordinate geospatial systems projects, policies, procedures and support services.
• Provide expert geospatial advice to stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers for geospatial apps.
• Contribute to ICT planning and projects to enhance geospatial use.

Skills

Leadership

Geospatial data management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Geospatial Science / IT degree

Tools

Geospatial software applications

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead our Geospatial team and deliver high-quality spatial services across Council. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring our geospatial systems, data and services are reliable, accessible and aligned with organisational priorities. Working closely with staff and stakeholders, you will guide the delivery of geospatial projects and initiatives that support informed decision-making and improved outcomes for the community.

What we will offer you:

• Permanent, full-time position.
• Remuneration package of $4,049.12 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,858.94 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth through ongoing learning, development and career opportunities, supporting Council's vision of being a learning organisation.

Your new role:

This position is responsible for leading the planning, delivery and ongoing management of Council’s geospatial systems and services. This position will have a strong focus on providing leadership to the Geospatial team, developing and maintaining spatial information strategies, and ensuring geospatial data and tools are effectively applied to support organisational priorities, service delivery and community outcomes.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading and managing the Geospatial team to deliver high-quality services to staff and the community.
• Developing, implementing and maintaining Council’s Spatial Information Plan.
• Coordinating geospatial systems projects, policies, procedures and support services.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to stakeholders on geospatial matters.
• Managing relationships with vendors and suppliers associated with Council’s geospatial applications.
• Contributing to ICT planning and projects that enhance Council’s use of geospatial systems.

What you will need to succeed:

• Tertiary qualifications and/or post graduate qualifications relating to Geospatial Science, Information Technology or similar.
• Substantial work experience relevant to the role including geospatial data management, systems administration and the use of key spatial software applications.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and develop a team, as well as contribute to strategic and operational planning.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions.

What is next?

Applications close Sunday, 8 November 2026 11.59pm AEST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 16 November 2026.

We encourage shortlisted candidates to attend interviews in person where possible. If you are unable to do so, please let us know in your application and we will work with you to discuss suitable arrangements.

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Reece Hamblin, Manager Information & Communications Technology Services on 02 6926 9***.

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

All preferred 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.