GIS Officer

Unitywater; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Purchased annual leave

Floating public holidays

Discounted private health insurance

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Walk on Country experience

Study assistance

Dedicated learning program

Professional memberships

Diversity and inclusion networks

Job summary

Unitywater is seeking a GIS Officer to maintain and enhance spatial data, providing insights for infrastructure planning, asset management and operations across our water network. You’ll work with internal stakeholders, developers and partners to ensure assets are accurately captured and integrated within GIS and asset systems.

You will offer spatial analysis, mapping products and data quality assurance, while supporting continuous GIS improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Geographic Information Systems/Spatial Science or equivalent.
• Experience managing spatial data in a complex operational environment.
• Strong proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and AutoCAD outputs.
• Clear communication of technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Unitywater's GIS/spatial datasets for quality and integrity.
• Provide spatial analysis, mapping products and insights for planning and asset management.
• Capture, validate and integrate asset information across GIS and asset systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet information requirements for infrastructure assets.
• Contribute to ongoing GIS process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support users of spatial information systems and asset-recording tools.

Skills

GIS

Spatial data management

Engineering drawings interpretation

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication of technical information

Driver Licence (C Class)

Python or FME

Water utilities experience (advantage)

Education

GIS/Spatial Science degree or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS (ESRI)

AutoCAD

Job description

• Enjoy flexible work options while being part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Meaningful work that supports regional growth and sustainability
• Work with modern technologies and contribute to continuous innovation

• Enjoy flexible work options while being part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Meaningful work that supports regional growth and sustainability
• Work with modern technologies and contribute to continuous innovation

About the role:

At Unitywater, we're planning for tomorrow, while delivering essential services today. As our region continues to grow, we're looking for a GIS Officer to help maintain and enhance the integrity of our spatial data, providing critical insights that support infrastructure planning, asset management and operational decision-making across the business.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, developers, contractors and delivery partners, you'll ensure infrastructure assets are accurately captured, maintained and integrated across our GIS and asset management systems. Through the delivery of reliable spatial data, analysis and mapping products, you'll support the planning, delivery, operation and maintenance of critical water and wastewater infrastructure across our network.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain and enhance Unitywater's GIS and spatial datasets, ensuring data quality, accuracy and integrity.
• Provide spatial analysis, mapping products and insights that support planning, project delivery, asset management and operational decision-making.
• Manage the capture, validation and integration of asset information across GIS and asset management systems.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure infrastructure assets are accurately recorded and spatial information requirements are met.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of GIS processes, systems, integrations and automation opportunities.
• Provide guidance and support to users of spatial information systems and asset recording tools.

About you:

You're a collaborative and customer-focused GIS professional who enjoys both technical problem-solving and working with stakeholders to achieve great outcomes.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Qualifications in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Science or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in spatial data management within a complex operational environment.
• Strong proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS products and spatial data management practices.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, design plans and AutoCAD outputs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.
• A current C Class Driver Licence.
• Experience in the water utilities industry and/or programming using Python or FME would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working at Unitywater:

• Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
• Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
• Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
• Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.

About us:

Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.

We think a pretty good job starts here.

Applications close: Sunday 8 November.

For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at *******@unitywater.com

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist **********@unitywater.com

Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.

If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks…. We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.