Senior Spatial Analyst

Moreton Bay Regional Council; Caboolture; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Salary increases via EBA

STARS training scheme

Novated leases

Health insurance discounts

Counselling service

Local parking

Job summary

City of Moreton Bay is seeking a Senior Spatial Analyst to lead advanced spatial data analysis and support planning initiatives across the organisation, including the new planning scheme.

You will manage datasets, develop web maps and interactive spatial applications, provide training, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver high‑quality mapping products while working in a hybrid environment in Caboolture.

Qualifications

• Formal degree in Spatial Science or GIS and experience with Esri software.
• Experience applying legislation and planning schemes to mapping workflows.
• Strong data manipulation, visualization, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex spatial and non-spatial analytics for the Planning Scheme.
• Advise on spatial analysis to inform decisions across planning teams.
• Develop and maintain spatial datasets to support analysis and decision-making.
• Create web maps and interactive spatial apps for internal/external users.
• Produce high-quality maps and spatial outputs per organisational standards.
• Provide end-user support and training for GIS products/tools.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Portal for ArcGIS

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Python

Education

Degree in Spatial Science or GIS

Tools

Esri suite

Job description

• From $111,788pa up to $119,462pa + 12% super(level 6)
• Permanent Full Time | 9 day fortnightincludes RDO
• Hybrid, flexible working environment, including some work from home days
• Location: Caboolture | Local parking and walking distance to train station

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Senior Spatial Analyst and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

As a Senior Spatial Analyst, you will undertake spatial analysis activities and contribute to the development of innovative spatial solutions to support strategic land use planning and major planning initiatives across the organisation, including Council’s new planning scheme.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of complex spatial and non-spatial data analytics solutions utilising a range of products and tools, including demographic, trend and statistical analysis for the Planning Scheme.
• Provide advice and respond to requests relating to spatial analysis to inform decisions and ensure projects outcomes are achieved, supporting the requirements of different planning teams or other internal departments.
• Develop, manage and maintain spatial datasets to support analysis and decision-making
• Develop and maintain web maps and interactive spatial applications for internal and external users
• Produce high-quality maps and spatial outputs in accordance with organisational standards, involving data analysis, data visualisation (e.g. Web map, Dashboard, Experience Builder, and StoryMaps), 2D/3D modelling, and the delivery of high‑quality mapping products.
• Provide end‑user support for internal spatial products and tools and deliver appropriate training to improve understanding and effective use of these.

About you

You are a spatial professional with experience and knowledge of investigative, analytical and research expertise in the use of a range of software applications used to record, manipulate, and present spatial data. You contribute to a positive team environment and engage proactively with key stakeholders to ensure projects and deliverables are achieved. You will bring:

• A degree in Spatial Science, Geographic Information Systems or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in the Esri suite including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS
• Experience and knowledge of investigative, analytical and research expertise in the use of a range of software applications used to record, manipulate, and present spatial data.
• Experience in applying relevant legislation and policy instruments (e.g. planning schemes) to mapping workflows
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed people and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to engage at all levels and provide support and deliver training to non-GIS users
• Experience in project management and associated risk management practices.
• Knowledge and experience in SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator or Python

Highly regarded

• Sound understanding of urban planning principles, with experience supporting planners through zoning and land use analysis, constraints mapping, and basic scenario modelling
• Experience in spatial visualisation tools such as dashboards, StoryMaps or 3D modelling

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands‑on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work‑life balance with a nine-day (72.5‑hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work‑from‑home days.
• Negotiated salary increases locked in through our EBA - 4.5% in July 2026 and a further 4% in July 2027 (or CPI capped at 4.5%, whichever is greater).
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service.
• Our Caboolture has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at [e-mail].

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.