Senior GIS Officer — 9‑Day Fortnight + Relocation

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Relocation assistance

Flexible working including work from /

Professional development

Employee discount shopping program

Novated leasing

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking a Spatial Information Officer to join the corporate spatial team in Hervey Bay. The role focuses on spatial analysis, cartography, and delivering GIS solutions across diverse business needs.

You will develop datasets, produce maps and web products, and support internal clients while driving improvements in spatial systems. Permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight, relocation assistance of up to $6,000 for suitable candidates, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a GIS professional.
• Strong spatial analysis and cartography skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and deliver GIS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spatial research and analysis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain spatial datasets.
• Produce high-quality maps, visualisations and web maps.
• Identify opportunities to improve spatial systems and automate processes.
• Support internal clients on strategic and technical issues.
• Undertake audits and ensure documentation is accurate.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Cartographic production

GIS software

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council – Brisbane QLD

Spatial Information Officer
Transformation, Assets & Information
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

• Stream A Level 5 - $97,137 plus superannuation
• + 9-day fortnight
• +$6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We're looking for an experienced GIS Officer to join our corporate spatial team. This role is suited to an established professional with strong spatial analysis, cartographic and spatial systems skills who can build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders while also working independently to deliver practical GIS solutions across a diverse range of business needs.

What your day will look like:

• Conducting spatial research and analysis
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining spatial datasets
• Producing high-quality maps, visualisations, and web mapping products
• Identifying opportunities to improve spatial systems, automate processes and deliver business solutions
• Supporting internal clients on strategic, technical, and procedural issues
• Undertaking audits and ensuring relevant documentation is accurate

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Current and significant experience as a GIS professional, including spatial analysis, cartographic production, technical problem solving and the implementation of GIS solutions.
• Advanced GIS software skills and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new spatial technologies, platforms, and workflows
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to relate to people with varying levels of knowledge

What’s nice to have:

• Experience in local government
• Experience producing planning scheme maps

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 15 October 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Dan Hall, Asset & Spatial Systems Coordinator - ********@frasercoast.qld.gov.au

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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