Snr Spatial Information Specialist

Council Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a Senior Spatial Information Specialist to provide expert advice and technical leadership for our Spatial ETL Platform. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality spatial information services that support decision-making and operations, and automate data workflows to maximise value from spatial data across the organisation.

As a senior member of the ISB team, you will drive continuous improvement, guide best practices, and contribute to

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of all facets of GIS disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of Spatial Information Management and ESRI Enterprise Suite.
• Excellent customer-focused behaviour and ability to liaise with customers and staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and technical support for the Spatial ETL Platform.
• Drive continuous improvement and develop practical solutions.
• Maximise the value of spatial information across the organisation.
• Provide technical leadership within the team.

Skills

GIS disciplines

Spatial information mgmt

Esri GIS

RDBMS

ArcSDE

FME

Python

ArcGIS API for Python

AGOL

ArcGIS Enterprise

Tools

ArcGIS

FME

ArcSDE

AGOL

Job description

Salary Range: Band 6 ($116,089 - $128,453) + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 24 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Our Business

Corporate Services is committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology.

Our Branch

Information Services branch (ISB) delivers digital and information technologies to maintain and enhance Council’s information, processes and systems, and enable data driven insights to improve decision-making and customer experience.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Spatial Information Specialist to provide expert advice and technical support for our Spatial ETL Platform.

In this role, you will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality spatial information services that support informed decision-making and operational outcomes. Using your expertise with automating data workflows, you will help develop practical solutions, improve business processes, and maximise the value of spatial information across the organisation.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the delivery of innovative spatial solutions that support Council's operations and the community.

You will need to bring specific skills and experience including but not limited to:

• a working knowledge of all facets of GIS disciplines
• strong skills and knowledge of Spatial Information Management principles and practices
• proven working knowledge of the ESRI Enterprise Suite of products and the use of Relational Database Systems for the storage and management of spatial information
• demonstrated excellent customer focused behaviour when delivering services with a proven ability to liaise with customers and staff at all levels

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in the administration and management of ArcSDE geodatabases
• proven ability to automate workflows using FME products
• development experience with Python and ArcGIS API for Python
• a working knowledge of server technologies including AGOL and ArcGIS Enterprise

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions

This role may require a Criminal History Check to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information

Please call Gema Santos on 0 7 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date

Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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