GIS Team Leader (Fixed-Term)

Careers at Council; Mosman; On-site; AUD 139,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and rewarding work

Ongoing training and development

Health and fitness subsidy

Tertiary study assistance

Fitness passport access

Work-life balance

Job summary

Mosman Council is seeking a GIS Team Lead to guide a small but ambitious team on the lower north shore. This full-time, 12-month fixed-term role offers a comprehensive package and the opportunity to shape Council’s geographic information services.

You will lead development, maintenance and support of GIS, ensuring data accuracy, robust analysis and outputs that meet statutory requirements, while collaborating with vendors and customers to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geographical Information Systems, Land Information, Environment or Spatial Sciences.
• Significant experience in a GIS role.
• Expertise with MAPInfo or equivalent GIS software and spatial databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the GIS team to develop, maintain and support the Council's GIS service.
• Ensure accurate data, spatial analysis and high-quality outputs to meet statutory deadlines.
• Liaise with vendors and internal/external customers and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

GIS leadership

Spatial analysis

Team management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Geographical Information Systems or related field

Tools

MAPInfo

GIS software

Job description

• Rare opportunity to lead and develop a small GIS team
• Join an innovative lower north shore Council
• Full-time 12 months’ fixed-term opportunity; part-time arrangement may be considered for the right candidate
• Total package from $139,109 to $169,474 pa inclusive of 12% superannuation/ plus travel support, 35 hours per week

Why Apply?

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a GIS Team Leaderyou will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to provide leadership, technical expertise and additional delivery capacity to drive continuous improvement and service enhancement.

Mosman Council have a close knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won theXref 2025 Best Workplace Awardand theXref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

• diverse and rewarding work
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and fitness subsidy
• tertiary study assistance program
• access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships
• genuine work-life balance

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.

What You’ll Be Working On

You will lead the GIS team to develop, maintain and support Council’s GIS service, maximise effective work practices and continual improvement program.

You will ensure accurate data, spatial analysis and high-quality outputs to make sure Council’s GIS information meets all statutory and regulatory requirements within mandated deadlines.

This role will see you frequently liaising with vendors, internal and external customers as well as driving continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• You will hold tertiary qualifications in Geographical Information Systems, Land Information, Environment or Spatial Sciences, and significant experience in a relevant GIS role.
• You will be expert in MAPInfo or equivalent GIS software systems and spatial databases and possess knowledge of property information within the Local Government context.
• Your ability to motivate, lead and manage staff will contribute to your success in the role.

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people