GIS Officer - Systems Support

Rockhampton Regional Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Ongoing training and development

Employee assistance program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council’s Assets and GIS team is seeking a skilled GIS professional to support the GIS Supervisor and Administrator in developing and maintaining GIS systems, databases and translation scripts in Rockhampton. The role requires extensive GIS experience, ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Online administration, and automation using FME or Python.

Strong communication and customer-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive GIS experience and/or qualifications in Geography, Geospatial Sciences or IT.
• Experience administering ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Online and mobile apps.
• Proficiency in FME or Python and creating ESRI models for automation.
• Experience maintaining spatial SQL databases using ESRI software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GIS systems, databases and translation scripts.
• Support the GIS Supervisor and Administrator in daily tasks.
• Troubleshoot GIS software issues and identify/workarounds.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver GIS solutions.

Skills

GIS experience

ArcGIS Enterprise/Online

FME

Python

Spatial SQL

Troubleshooting GIS

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Geography/Geospatial Sciences/IT

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Online

FME

Python

SQL databases

Job description

Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight

$107,154 – $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation

Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

The Assets and GIS team is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance our operational efficiency and deliver exceptional services to Council departments. This position will play a crucial role in supporting the GIS Supervisor and Administrator to develop and maintain the GIS systems, databases and translation scripts.

What we are looking for

• Extensive GIS experience and/or qualifications in a related field (Geography, Geospatial Sciences or Information Technology) with the ability to complete mapping and cartographic requests as required.
• Significant experience in the administration and configuration of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Online applications and associated mobile applications.
• High proficiency in the use of FME or Python and/or the ability to create ESRI models to automate processes.
• Significant experience administering and maintaining spatial SQL databases using ESRI software.
• Skilled at troubleshooting GIS software problems, including the testing and identification of solutions / workarounds.
• High level understanding of infrastructure assets and their corresponding GIS datasets.
• Organised individual with strong communication skills, highly customer focused with the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders to achieve common goals.

What you'll get in return

• As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.
• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Extensive GIS experience and/or tertiary qualification in a related discipline, with demonstrated understanding of infrastructure assets and their corresponding GIS datasets.
• Significant experience in the administration and configuration of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise/Online applications and associated mobile applications.
• Demonstrated experience administering and maintaining spatial SQL databases using ESRI software along with proficient use of FME or Python and/or the ability to create ESRI models to automate processes.
• Highly organised with a strong customer focus and the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.

Applications Close: Monday 28 September 2026 at Midnight (AEST)