GIS Officer
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Posted on:
15 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in Heres your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast.
The Role
Were looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Water Planning & Assets this role you will assist with the maintenance and management of Councils spatial water and sewer datasets. Youll play a key part in delivering accurate spatial information to both internal teams and external stakeholders through our Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
What Were Looking For
We want someone who is:
Qualified in Spatial Information Services GIS Drafting Information Technology or a related discipline.
Experienced with commercial or open-source spatial data editing software.
Analytical tech-savvy and highly detail-oriented.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performing environment.
What we offer
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development.Click here to find out more.
Looking to relocateFrom housing and transport to community connections and personalised support - discover a range of local services designed to make your move to the MidCoast region easier.Learn more here.
Salary: Base salary $74750 p.a. (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications skills and experience)
- 12% Superannuation
Location:This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.
Tenure: Full-Time - Fixed-Term (2 years)
Closing date: Friday 12December 2025 at 11.30 pm.
Want to know more
Pleasereview the position description inPDForWordformats
For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tracey Hamer Manager Water Planning and Assets who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on (02)or at
For enquiries regarding the application process contact Helen Hamilton Human Resources Advisor who is the HR representative for this role. Helen can be reached on (02)or at
How to apply:
- When responding to the questions below please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR methodplease click on this link.
- Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
- You have the option to save your application prior to submitting however please ensure you dont forget to submit your application before the closing date.
- Click the NEXT button at thebottom of the application form toattach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
- We will be in touch via email.
Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.
Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.
Right now we are investing heavily in our organisation and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation creativity and collaboration. The building has been named Yalawanyi Ganya which means sitting/meeting place in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.
About the MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.
Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require please contact the HR representative.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
Were a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
We respectfully ask that recruitmentagencies do not contact us at this stage.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Databases
- ArcGIS
- Mac Os
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Python
- Data Collection
- CAD
- Project Leadership
- Drafting
- ArcView
- Autocad
