Senior GIS Officer

Job Description

Location: Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking. Employment Type: Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow. Benefits: Monthly ADO. Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive. To continue to deliver for our community, we are seeking a Senior GIS Officer for an exciting opportunity to lead the organisation in the development and operation of Council’s Geographical Information System. Key Responsibilities: Lead the organisation in striving for best practice GIS management by developing and supporting organisational usage of geospatial systems. Be the organisation’s specialist advisor on Council’s geospatial strategic development. Deliver education and tools to the organisation to ensure geospatial activities are conducted according to Council’s policies and procedures. Mentor, support and lead Council staff in order to achieve a high level of capacity with Councils geospatial environments. Qualifications and Skills: Demonstrated experience and knowledge of geographic information systems (ESRI) and the delivery of a GIS service. Strong conceptual, research and analytical skills relating to systems, usage and end-user experience. Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with senior management and key internal and external stakeholders to work cooperatively on complex projects. Well-developed project management and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to frame, lead and deliver a program of work to achieve objectives within defined timeframes. We care We thrive We grow Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements. We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire. What We Offer: Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments. Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance. A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking. An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do. An active Social Club. Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff. Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations. Generous leave entitlements including: Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave. Purchased leave. Ceremonial leave. Gender affirmation leave. Family violence leave. For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Andrew Downie, Manager Digital Transformation and ICT on 03 5220 7159. We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised. Apply now Click on Apply to submit your application and following the prompts. Please address the key selection criteria (KSC) in your cover letter or use the KSC to guide your responses to the online questionnaire when submitting your application. For further tips and tricks to help you shine during the recruitment process, visit our website. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you. Please contact our People & Culture team at to discuss how we can best support you. Applications close on TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2025 at 11.59PM We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace. We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr