Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Coordinator to join our team in the Estate Directorate. The position is full-time, on a continuing basis and based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas. Remuneration is at HEWL 6: $85,816 - $92,948 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions.
WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLEThe GIS Coordinator is responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of Geographic Information Systems to deliver a service that is effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of the University by providing contemporary Information Management solutions. In this technical role, you'll oversee the creation and maintenance of GIS databases, ensuring data is accessible, accurately stored and organised to enable effective decision making and support strategic planning and development processes for the Estate Directorate. Contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery, utilising best practice approaches and emerging technologies to enhance the University's GIS and BIM platforms, you'll ensure statutory standards are met and maintained and deliver high quality mapping products to support the delivery of capital projects and space planning.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLEWith relevant qualifications and experience, you're familiar with building design systems and have a thorough understanding of their relationships with other facility management systems. You bring proven experience providing support in the implementation of new systems and data improvement initiatives as well as demonstrated computer literacy with skills in a range of computer programs, in particular Revit and ArcGIS/QGIS. You use effective organisational, problem solving and administrative skills to prioritise and meet competing deadlines, exercising judgement and initiative and you also bring well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to foster highly effective working relationships and deal with complex customer matters.
WHY JCUJCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including:
A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper5 weeks of annual recreation leave15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per yearFlexible working optionsAttractive options for salary packagingFitness PassportEmployee Assistance ProgramStaff study assistanceCorporate discount on health insurance premiumsWell-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare.HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS Apply by visiting the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:
Complete the application formUpload your current resumeUpload a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements.Applications close on 24 November at 11:55 PM AEST.
For any enquiries about the role, please contact Dana Alexander on or email
Please note that if you are the successful candidate, you may be required to complete a pre-employment medical.
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WHAT MATTERS TO US AT JCU Our People - Our students, staff and the communities we serveOur Education - Knowledge has the power to change livesOur Place – the Tropics and beyondOur Research – a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generationJames Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community is safe and welcoming.
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