GIS Specialist - Maps, Data & Web Apps

Whitsunday Regional Council; Proserpine, Collinsville; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary sacrifice options

Permanent full-time

Supportive team environment

Diverse GIS projects

Tech improvements opportunities

Live in Whitsunday region

Job summary

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced GIS Technical Officer to join our Innovation and Technology Branch. The role focuses on providing specialised GIS services, data governance and practical spatial solutions across Council.

You will support the integrity of spatial information, develop maps, dashboards and web mapping applications, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across a diverse range of GIS activities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying specialised GIS knowledge within a complex operational environment.
• Experience supporting GIS platforms, spatial databases, web mapping applications and spatial data management processes.
• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to provide clear professional advice and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical standards, procedures and documentation.
• A current C Class Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, validating and improving spatial and asset-related datasets.
• Developing maps, dashboards, reports and web mapping applications.
• Supporting GIS platforms, spatial databases, applications and system integrations.
• Investigating and resolving complex spatial data and GIS system issues.
• Providing specialist GIS advice and practical solutions to stakeholders.
• Developing technical standards, governance frameworks, procedures and documentation.
• Supporting GIS projects, platform upgrades and business improvement initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve services through spatial technology and data.
• Sharing GIS knowledge and providing technical guidance to users across Council

Skills

GIS analysis

Spatial data management

Dashboard development

Web mapping

Technical advisory

Education

GIS/Spatial Science degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking an experienced GIS Technical Officer to join our Innovation and Technology Branch. The role focuses on providing specialised GIS services, data governance and practical spatial solutions across Council.

You will support the integrity of spatial information, develop maps, dashboards and web mapping applications, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across a diverse range of GIS activities.