GIS & Land Information Leader

Careers at Council; Taree; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

MidCoast Council is seeking a Coordinator GIS and Land Information to lead the GIS and Land Information team, oversee services that support decision-making across the Council and wider community, and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Manager Information Technology, you will shape priorities, develop the team, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure data accuracy, statutory compliance and reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Spatial Systems, Cartography, Geography or related discipline with GIS/land information experience.
• Experience leading a team in a complex organisation with delivery of services.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop a team of seven, fostering collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate priorities for GIS and Land Information Services with alignment to Council plans.
• Inspire team members, promote new ways of working and develop team capability.
• Build relationships across Council and provide advice to support decision-making.
• Promote a customer-focused approach for internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and prioritise work, manage resources and ensure delivery, quality and accountability.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Change management

Communication

Education

Spatial Systems

Cartography

Geography

Tools

GIS platforms

Spatial data management

Land Information systems

Job description

MidCoast Council is seeking a Coordinator GIS and Land Information to lead the GIS and Land Information team, oversee services that support decision-making across the Council and wider community, and drive continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Manager Information Technology, you will shape priorities, develop the team, build strong stakeholder relationships, and ensure data accuracy, statutory compliance and reliable service delivery.