Council is seeking applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join the infrastructure team to take our spatial data and GIS into the future.

This is an exciting career opportunity to work for a dynamic, community focused and progressive Council in the Riverland of South Australia. The full-time position includes attractive pay and work conditions with flexible work arrangements to support a relaxed work/life balance.

Key duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and maintain Council’s GIS system to ensure the accuracy, currency, consistency and effectiveness of spatial information throughout the organisation
• Undertake survey, design and produce complex non-standard maps, plans, queries and reports
• Develop and manage reliable spatial web services/Application Programming Interfaces to support Council’s objectives and spatial data requirements
• Develop and manage complex GIS/Web applications
• Provide property information services to Council

Required qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and/or relevant proven experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualification in Surveying or a related field
• Proven background in GIS administration using ESRI suite of applications or similar
• Proficiency in the use of survey equipment and relevant software e.g. Trimble Business Centre, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Map Info
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate with various teams across all organisational levels and roles.
• Current South Australian drivers licence class C and willingness to travel to project sites as required

Key responsibilities and qualifications for this position are listed in the Job and Person Specification.

Remuneration for this position will be paid under the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Loxton Waikerie Council’s Enterprise Agreement – Level 3 or 4 dependent on qualifications and experience.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Further enquiries regarding the position may be obtained by contacting Greg Perry, the Director of Infrastructure Services, on 08 8584 8000.

To be considered, applications must include a resume and cover letter addressing the Job and Person Specification. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate relevant experience for the position and alignment with the District Council’s Values and Behaviours.

All applications must be submitted online via Council’s email address council@lwdc.sa.gov.au

Applications will be received up to 12 noon on Friday 31 January 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, national police clearance, pre-employment medical and hearing test.

The District Council of Loxton Waikerie is a smoke, vape, drug and alcohol-free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a Child Safe Environment.

Advert - Technical / Geographical Information Systems Officer

Job and Person Specification - Technical / Geographical Information Systems Officer