GIS Officer

Federation Council; Corowa; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly rostered days off

Community-focused role

EAP

Salary packaging through Maxxia

Supportive workplace with work/life‑2

Job summary

Federation Council is seeking a skilled GIS professional based in Corowa, NSW, with strong experience in Pozi, QGIS, and PostGIS. The role covers maps, spatial analysis, data management, and mobile field data collection across the Federation Council area.

You will integrate GIS with other IT systems and contribute to high‑quality spatial data services for staff and the public. The position is full‑time, 70 hours per fortnight, offering a 9‑day fortnight and 26 long weekends per year in a

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in spatial science, geographical information and data analysis or another relevant field.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in GIS administration specifically using IntraMaps, Pozi, QGIS, and/or PostGIS.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities and organise work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maps and Layers: Searching, opening, saving, and managing spatial layers with proper metadata.
• Map Navigation and Scale: Zooming, panning, measuring distances/areas, and handling projections.
• Symbology and Data Filtering: Styling map features and rendering imagery.
• Attribute Management: Working with tabular data linked to map features and configuring pop-ups.
• Field Data Collection: Using mobile apps and GPS devices to log asset conditions and work orders.
• Spatial Analysis: Proximity checks, overlaying zones, and calculating spatial statistics.
• Data shaping: Writing SQL queries to join data from multiple sources and filter results.

Skills

GIS expertise

Map data handling

Spatial analysis

Education

Degree in spatial science or GIS

Tools

Pozi

QGIS

IntraMaps

PostGIS

Job description

• Based in Corowa,but will work across the Federation Council area
• Full-time – 70 hours per fortnight
• Work life balance – enjoy a 9-day fortnight, that’s 26 long weekends each year
• Supportive and family-friendly organisation

• Based in Corowa,but will work across the Federation Council area
• Full-time – 70 hours per fortnight
• Work life balance – enjoy a 9-day fortnight, that’s 26 long weekends each year
• Supportive and family-friendly organisation

The opportunity

If you have experience using desktop GIS tools such as Pozi or QGIS alongside other IT systems, you sound like the right person for our role. We are looking for expertise in:

• Maps and Layers: Searching, opening, saving, and managing spatial layers (e.g., property parcels, roads, drainage) with proper metadata.
• Map Navigation and Scale: Zooming, panning, measuring distances/areas, and handling coordinate systems and projections.
• Symbology and Data Filtering: Styling map features, applying colour ramps, clustering points, and rendering aerial or satellite imagery.
• Attribute Management: Working with tabular data linked to map features, sorting records, and configuring pop-ups for internal staff or public web maps.
• Field Data Collection: Using mobile apps, GPS devices, and tagged photos to log asset conditions, work orders, or roadside inspections.
• Spatial Analysis: Running basic proximity checks (buffering), overlaying planning zones or environmental constraints, and calculating spatial statistics.
• Experience or interest in data shaping: Experience or interest in writing SQL queries to join data from multiple source/tables and filter results or equivalent experience.

If this aligns with your background, we would love to hear from you. Please let us know if you are interested in discussing this opportunity further.*Previous applicants need not apply.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications

• Hold a degree in spatial science, geographical information and data analysis or another relevant field.
• Hold a current and valid class "C" driver's licence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in GIS administration specifically using IntraMaps, Pozi, QGIS, and/or PostGIS.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, set priorities as well as plan and organise one's own work to achieve set objectives in the most efficient way possible within the available resources and timeframe.
• Proven ability to ensure data integrity through demonstrated attention to detail and quality data input.
• Well-developed people and relationship skills with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment communicating and motivating effectively at all levels of the organisation, contributing to a positive work environment with a strong focus on provision of quality customer service

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Being part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $46.09 per hour with progression up to $52.15 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.