GIS and Data Officer

Careers at Council; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Superannuation 12%

Flexible 35-hour week

Education support

Training opportunities

Wellbeing & benefits

Job summary

Lake Macquarie City Council seeks a GIS and asset data professional to support civil infrastructure asset management through high-quality GIS and asset data services. You will ensure data accuracy and support the asset lifecycle within Council systems.

Responsibilities include capturing and validating spatial and asset data, developing GIS layers, and providing analysis to inform planning and maintenance. The role offers a 35-hour week, a salary range of $98,091–$113,998 per year plus 12% super,

Qualifications

• A minimum Diploma qualification in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Science, Engineering, Asset Management or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience supporting civil infrastructure asset management through GIS, including roads, drainage, footpaths and related networks.
• Demonstrated experience capturing, validating and managing asset data, including interpreting engineering drawings, as-constructed plans and survey information.
• Experience integrating and maintaining data across GIS and Asset Management systems, with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity.
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management and the role of asset data in supporting capitalisation and financial reporting.
• Strong data management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams and disciplines

Responsibilities

• Capture, maintain and update spatial and asset data for Council's civil infrastructure assets.
• Facilitate the integration of asset data from capital works projects, including validating as-constructed drawings and survey information.
• Develop and maintain GIS asset layers to ensure accurate spatial representation and alignment across corporate systems.
• Provide GIS analysis, mapping and data support to inform infrastructure planning, maintenance and renewal programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective asset data management and system integration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Council's asset data capability and GIS services

Skills

GIS data management

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in GIS/Spatial Science/Engineering/Asset Management or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced GIS and asset data professional to support the management of Council's civil infrastructure assets through the delivery of high-quality GIS and asset data services.

As a member of the Infrastructure Asset Management Team, you will play a key role in ensuring Council's infrastructure asset data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose. You will support the full asset lifecycle through the capture, management, integration and spatial representation of asset information within Council's Geographic Information System (GIS) and Strategic Asset Management systems.

This exciting role will:

• Capture, maintain and update spatial and asset data for Council's civil infrastructure assets
• Facilitate the integration of asset data from capital works projects, including validating as-constructed drawings and survey information
• Develop and maintain GIS asset layers to ensure accurate spatial representation and alignment across corporate systems
• Provide GIS analysis, mapping and data support to inform infrastructure planning, maintenance and renewal programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective asset data management and system integration
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Council's asset data capability and GIS services

Read the position statementhereand learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Let's hear about you

Our ideal candidate is an experienced GIS professional with a strong understanding of asset data management and civil infrastructure assets. You are passionate about data quality and integrity and can translate complex information into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making.

You have well-developed analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, allowing you to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your collaborative approach and attention to detail enable you to deliver high-quality outcomes that support sustainable infrastructure management across Lake Macquarie.

Specifically, you will have:

• A minimum Diploma qualification in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Science, Engineering, Asset Management or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Experience supporting civil infrastructure asset management through GIS, including roads, drainage, footpaths and related networks
• Demonstrated experience capturing, validating and managing asset data, including interpreting engineering drawings, as-constructed plans and survey information
• Experience integrating and maintaining data across GIS and Asset Management systems, with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity
• Understanding of asset lifecycle management and the role of asset data in supporting capitalisation and financial reporting
• Strong data management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams and disciplines

Let's reveal the perks

This position provides:

• Competitive salary from $98,091 to $113,998 per year + 12% superannuation
• Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
• Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
• 35-hour working week, with flexible conditions
• Long service leave after five years
• Education assistance
• Training and development opportunities
• Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 a week
• Access to a range of additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Let's start

• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Veli Sedev, Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on 0466 144 *** or via ***********@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• If you need assistance submitting your application or please contact Ashlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on 02 4921 0*** or via *************@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!
• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.