GIS Systems Leader for Asset & Network Insights

Essential Energy; Australia; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

Essential Energy is seeking a GIS Business Systems Manager to lead a team of technical specialists that support GIS applications across our network. You will drive strategic GIS initiatives, oversee design, development, testing and deployment of system changes, and ensure operations meet service levels and data standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, ICT, project managers and vendors to deliver robust GIS solutions supporting asset management, network operations and regulatory

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a similar IT or GIS role within the construction, energy, electrical or utilities industry.
• Broad experience and strong technical knowledge of data structures, databases, system interfaces and system design.
• Demonstrated management experience leading a technical team responsible for application support and development.
• Strong understanding of business and operational processes supported by GIS applications.
• Experience coordinating technical resources and managing projects across a broad range of competing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify system improvements, drive change and influence strategic direction.
• Working knowledge of, or experience within, electricity distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of technical specialists responsible for supporting and developing GIS applications.
• Manage team resources, performance and development requirements to ensure the team has the capability to meet current and future business needs.
• Monitor and prioritise operational issues, system enhancements, projects and deliverables across the GIS team.
• Oversee the analysis, design, development, testing, release and implementation of GIS system enhancements.
• Ensure system changes meet functional and technical requirements and are appropriately documented and managed.
• Manage operational and technical support for GIS applications and systems in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Manage the design, implementation and maintenance of standards for spatial data used within and across GIS applications.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

GIS knowledge

Project coordination

Data structures

Databases

System interfaces

System design

GIS applications

Education

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology with a focus on spatial information

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Essential Energy is seeking a GIS Business Systems Manager to lead a team of technical specialists that support GIS applications across our network. You will drive strategic GIS initiatives, oversee design, development, testing and deployment of system changes, and ensure operations meet service levels and data standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, ICT, project managers and vendors to deliver robust GIS solutions supporting asset management, network operations and regulatory