Senior Spatial Systems Specialist

City of Stonnington; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Monthly accrued day off

Job summary

The Spatial Systems Specialist role at the City of Stonnington provides high-level GIS expertise to support staff in delivering robust GIS solutions. You will implement, maintain, and develop council spatial information and systems, with a project-management focus to engage internal and external stakeholders for sustainable outcomes.

Key responsibilities include leading GIS projects, coordinating design and testing of GIS integrations, collaborating with contractors, and providing specialist

Qualifications

• GIS-related tertiary qualification and relevant experience.
• Experience with SQL Server, FME and QGIS is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS projects including upgrades, new functionality, and process improvements.
• Coordinate design, build, and testing of GIS projects across Intramaps, OneCouncil, AssetMaster and planning systems.
• Collaborate with contractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Provide technical GIS guidance across the organisation.
• Support data management and ensure data quality and reliability.
• Respond to GIS requests and provide data reporting and analysis.
• Administer corporate GIS systems.
• Apply specialised data management knowledge.
• Maintain GIS datasets for accuracy and integrity.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

GIS knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in GIS or related field

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

FME

QGIS

Intramaps

MapInfo

OneCouncil CiA

Job description

Please view the below documents for this position:

The Spatial Systems Specialist provides high-level expertise in supporting Stonnington staff with the delivery of sound GIS solution for the organisation. This role involves the implementation, maintenance, support and ongoing development of council spatial information and systems.
With a project management focus Spatial Systems Specialist is required to engage with internal and external stakeholder ensuring GS standards and sustainable outcomes are delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capability to lead and delivery GIS projects including; upgrades of specific applications, delivery of new functionality and process improvements
• Coordinate and document the design & build, as well as testing of GIS projects relating to data cleansing and integration between the following systems: Intramaps, OneCouncil, AssetMaster and the Planning systems
• Work with contractors and consultants to achieve project outcomes and objectives.
• Work in partnership with personnel across the organisation providing technical support and specialist advice on Council’s GIS, applying creative spatial solutions for complex issues when necessary.
• Provide specialist expert guidance for departments when working with Contractors on Council projects where spatial data is required or spatial data is delivered as an outcome.
• Respond to GIS requests from internal staff including data reporting and analysis.
• Administration corporate GIS systems.
• Apply Specialised Knowledge in Data Management
• Maintain GIS datasets to ensure accuracy, integrity, and reliability.
• Well-developed skills to undertake analysis, generate and report on information and provide recommendations in an engaging manner.

Join us in this full-time permanent role, offering a competitive salary range of $113,974 - $126,589 plus 12% superannuation and a monthly accrued day off.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Tertiary qualification in GIS, Spatial Information, Geomatics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field, together with relevant experience in a GIS environment;
• Mandatory experience in SQL Server Management Studio, FME and QGIS
• Sound understanding of the Vicmap Property and Address maintenance process with the ability to process VicMap data updates and submission of notifications (VES) of new, amended and incorrect properties.
• Proven experience of SQL Server databases including spatial analysis, data querying and extraction and automation of operational tasks
• Strong technical knowledge of the managed products, and extensive experience in providing support to the core applications of Council, including Intramaps, Mapinfo, QGIS, Feature Manipulation Engine (FME), OneCouncil CiA
• Highly developed skills in Desktop GIS products, in particular QGIS and MapInfo.
• Highly developed people skills with a demonstrated ability to perform well in a collaborative environment and positively contribute to the team.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
• Ability to gain cooperation and assistance from clients, the public, and colleagues, effectively motivating and developing team members in the administration of broadly defined activities.
• Proficiency in facilitating positive and effective professional relationships with a diverse range of clients, internal and external stakeholders.

Enquiries

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Gerry Battaglia – Coordinator GIS on @stonnington.vic.gov.au
For enquiries relating to the system and the application process, please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.

Submitting your application

In your cover letter, we invite you to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the requirements outlined in the Position Description, and to share what draws you to the opportunity to work with the City of Stonnington

The City of Stonnington is a child-safe, equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Here at the City of Stonnington we aspire to be a leading local government authority and to do this we need the very best people who share our belief in community and who want to make a difference. We value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. We provide an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to thrive and be authentic. There is a variety of offerings available for our people, have a look at "Why Stonnington".

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment please contact Council’s Talent Acquisition team on 8290 1333.