GIS Business Systems Manager

Essential Energy; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

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Job summary

Essential Energy is seeking a GIS Business Systems Manager to lead a technical team delivering GIS applications and spatial data solutions across our operations. You will drive system changes, oversee design, testing and implementation, and collaborate with stakeholders to meet asset management and regulatory reporting needs.

We value strong leadership, broad GIS and IT knowledge, and the ability to balance competing priorities while aligning GIS strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT or GIS within the utilities sector.
• Broad knowledge of data structures, databases, and system design.
• Experience leading a technical team responsible for application support and development.
• Understanding of GIS applications in asset management and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical specialists supporting GIS applications.
• Manage resources, performance and development to meet business needs.
• Oversee analysis, design, development, testing, release and implementation of GIS changes.

Skills

People leadership

GIS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor degree in IT with spatial focus

Tools

GIS platforms

Databases

System interfaces

Data modeling

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a GIS Business Systems Manager to join our Network Data and Performance team. This role can be based anywhere within our operational footprint.

The GIS Business Systems Manager is responsible for leading a team of technical specialists who provide technical support, system solutions, spatial reporting and information for GIS applications across Essential Energy. This role provides strategic direction for GIS applications and oversees the analysis, development and delivery of system changes and enhancements.

Working closely with business stakeholders, project managers, ICT teams and application vendors, the GIS Business Systems Manager ensures GIS applications and supporting infrastructure continue to meet operational and business requirements. The role also promotes the effective use of GIS applications and spatial information to support asset management, network operations, regulatory reporting and data-quality improvements.

This position requires strong people leadership, broad technical knowledge of GIS applications and business systems, and the ability to manage competing operational and project priorities. Strong analytical, stakeholder management and strategic planning capabilities are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical specialists responsible for supporting and developing GIS applications.
• Manage team resources, performance and development requirements to ensure the team has the capability to meet current and future business needs.
• Monitor and prioritise operational issues, system enhancements, projects and deliverables across the GIS team.
• Oversee the analysis, design, development, testing, release and implementation of GIS system enhancements.
• Ensure system changes meet functional and technical requirements and are appropriately documented and managed.
• Manage operational and technical support for GIS applications and systems in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Manage the design, implementation and maintenance of standards for spatial data used within and across GIS applications.

About You

• Professional experience in a similar IT or GIS role within the construction, energy, electrical or utilities industry.
• Broad experience and strong technical knowledge of data structures, databases, system interfaces and system design.
• Demonstrated management experience leading a technical team responsible for application support and development.
• Strong understanding of business and operational processes supported by GIS applications.
• Experience coordinating technical resources and managing projects across a broad range of competing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify system improvements, drive change and influence strategic direction.
• Working knowledge of, or experience within, electricity distribution systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology with a focus on spatial information; or
• Demonstrated equivalent capability through relevant qualifications and/or previous employment experience.

Why Essential Energy

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of benefits through partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, NIB and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

For further information, please contact Michael Pelley, Head of Asset Management Solutions on 0413 537 887.

Applications close on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future.

Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact [e-mail] or call us on 1800 255 777