Salary from $105,000–$117,000 p.a. + super
Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parkingPermanent full time role with opportunity to growMonthly ADOGolden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen and enrich our diverse and growing community.
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.
This role will provide you the opportunity to:
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.Our ideal candidate will have:
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.A career with us Our people are our most valued asset - we understand the importance of providing a rewarding, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people are empowered to bring their best selves.
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 new high-quality, architectural designed working environment and free onsite parking.An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do.An active Social Club.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.If you are ready to carve out a future with Golden Plains Shire Council and are ready to join a values driven and community focused organisation, we look forward to hearing from you.
For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description available on Council's website (www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/council/careers) or, for a confidential discussion, contact Andrew Downie, Manager Digital Transformation and ICT on 03 5220 7159.
How to apply Click Apply to submit your application via Council's website. Please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter or application. 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 team at ****** to discuss how we can best support you.
Applications close on TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2025 at 11.59PM At Golden Plains Shire Council we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to work. We believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We are striving to build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and cultural backgrounds. We recognise our proactive duty to ensure compliance with equal opportunity, child safe and other workplace-related legislation, and to eliminate all forms of discrimination.
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