GIS Analyst - Assets & Infrastructure

About the role:

• Provide specialist technical advice and support for a range of special-purpose activities and projects
• Management of GIS data and database administration
• Problem solve complex database problems using analysis of information to ensure continuity of GIS services
• Assist the Geospatial Analyst in administrating spatial asset datasets of water, wastewater, roads and stormwater. 

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 annum, plus 11.5% super
• a maximum-term contract up to 20 months, with the possibility of extension or permanency subject to performance, funding and operational need
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Degree qualification in GIS or a related discipline and/or significant industry experience working with Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Information.
• Knowledge of principles, standards and techniques associated with data management in a corporate environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 9 May at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

1. Please detail your degree qualification in GIS or a related discipline and/or significant industry experience working with Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Information.
2. Describe your knowledge of local government engineering operations, maintenance and activities and associated datasets (road, sewer, water and stormwater assets).
3. Describe your knowledge of ADAC, GIS principles, standards and techniques associated with data management in a corporate environment.
4. Please detail your knowledge of scripting and basic computer programming associated with GIS and databases (e.g. SQL, FME).
5. Describe your advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Describe your high level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work with staff and external personnel at all levels. 
7. Describe your experience in the documentation and implementation of procedures and policies to ensure a high level of integrity in corporate GIS information.
8. Describe your experience working with LiDAR and aerial photography.

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