Senior GIS Specialist

Ipswich City Council; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture

Work/Life balance

Diversity and inclusion

Learning and development

Health and wellbeing

Leave options

Salary packaging

Job summary

Ipswich City Council seeks a Senior GIS Specialist to advance its enterprise spatial platform and deliver innovative geospatial solutions across Council functions. You will develop and administer ArcGIS Enterprise and FME platforms, enabling growth of Council's spatial capabilities and mentoring team members while collaborating with stakeholders.

This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, a strong workplace culture, and opportunities for learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in GIS/spatial science or IT, or substantial relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with enterprise GIS platforms, especially Esri ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Proven ability to design and implement data integration and automation using FME (Form/Flow).
• Experience with SQL Server and Enterprise Geodatabase technology.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Spatial Systems Specialist and stakeholders to develop and implement spatial platform initiatives and workstreams.
• Administer and maintain Council's spatial platform and applications.
• Provide GIS and spatial systems advice to internal stakeholders, promoting best practices.
• Drive design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of spatial apps, services and initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members within the Spatial Systems team.

Skills

ArcGIS Enterprise

FME Form

FME Flow

SQL Server

Enterprise Geodatabase

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in GIS/Spatial Science/IT

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Enterprise

FME

Job description

As the Senior GIS Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing Council's enterprise spatial platform, working within a dedicated team to deliver innovative geospatial solutions that support a wide range of functions across Council.

Your primary focus will be the development and administration of Council's ArcGIS Enterprise and FME platforms, enabling the continued growth and maturity of Council's spatial capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Spatial Systems Specialist and business stakeholders to develop and implement key spatial platform initiatives and workstreams.
• Administer and maintain Councils spatial platform and associated applications.
• Provide expert GIS and spatial systems advice to internal stakeholders, promoting best practice solutions and supporting organisational capability uplift.
• Drive the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of spatial applications, services, and initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and professional growth within the Spatial Systems team.

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Completion of tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution in the fields of GIS, spatial science, information technology or associated discipline, or substantial relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in the use and administration of enterprise GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Significant experience designing, implementing and maintaining data integration and automation solutions using ETL software such as FME Form and FME Flow.
• Experience in enterprise spatial data management, such as Microsoft SQL Server and Esri Enterprise Geodatabase technology.
• Proven experience working with stakeholders to identify business requirements, develop fit-for-purpose solutions, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

About the benefits

This is a permanent full-time position, with a salary commencing at $126,481 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture:Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance:Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion:Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development:Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being:Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging:Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please direct any related questions to Alexander Bowler – Principal Spatial System Specialist ***************@ipswich.qld.gov.au or *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Pre Employment Screening:

Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.