Remuneration
$109,977.92 - $123,173.96 + 12% Superannuation
About the role
The Senior GIS Analyst plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the council's geospatial capabilities to support informed decision‐making, enhance service delivery, and improve operational efficiencies. This position ensures that accurate and accessible spatial data is available for internal and external stakeholders while driving innovation and best practices in GIS technology. The role also focuses on integrating GIS solutions with other council systems to improve service delivery and facilitate data‐driven strategic planning. By leading a dedicated GIS team, the Senior GIS Analyst will champion the use of spatial technology to enhance urban planning, asset management, and community engagement across the council's operations.
Required skills, experience and qualifications
* Tertiary qualification in GIS, Spatial Science, Geography, IT, or a related field.
* Extensive experience in GIS management, including system administration, spatial analysis, and data management.
* Proven leadership experience in a GIS‐related role, with the ability to manage and develop a team.
* Strong technical expertise in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) and spatial databases.
* Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery.
* Knowledge of relevant Australian legislation, data standards, and GIS governance frameworks.
* Demonstrated understanding of the NSW Land Titles System and knowledge of the Local Environmental Plan (LEP).
* Understanding of Council's requirements for Zoning, Planning and Regulatory Mapping and digital cadastral database maintenance.
* Experience managing projects and work packages.
* Knowledge of spatial analysis tools and understanding of statistics/data science.
* Knowledge of reporting and business intelligence solutions.
* Excellent problem‐solving skills and ability to drive innovation.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skill.
* Knowledge of and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, and ethical practice.
How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
Eligibility for employment / Pre‐employment checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre‐employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver's Licence and proof of work rights in Australia. Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID‐19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
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