ABOUT THE ROLE:
The GIS Specialist will continue to drive the vision of GIS within the KLC, manage the GIS systems and provide expert advice on all aspects of geo-spatial data analysis.
This person will be a core member of the Business Operations Team, they will need to consult with a cross functional team, including traditional land owners, anthropologists, IT, legal and environment staff to provide innovative delivery of spatial information products and services to both internal and external users. GIS will facilitate the classification, access and visualisation of data and documents that support the effective management of:
* On-country data collection and analysis.
* Legal, cultural and business processes.
* Analysis and provision of insights.
* Access to Aboriginal cultural heritage.
This role operates from the KLC Broome office and may require occasional travel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties
* Manage the enterprise GIS and continue to improve systems by understanding business requirements.
* Contribute innovative thinking to GIS and broader information management activities.
* Conduct regular training in the Web GIS and Desktop environment.
* Advise on GIS data acquisition and management, effective visualisation and efficient workflows for the GIS solutions.
* Provide strategic, policy and technical advice to key stakeholders.
* Develop sustainable processes for the future development and maintenance of the GIS solutions.
* Liaise, negotiate and effectively communicate, with stakeholders, service and data providers.
* Provide customised GIS environment to enable staff with varying levels of skills to use the technology to capture and manipulate data, preferably in a SharePoint environment.
· Continue to build staff capabilities in GIS and promote self-service model.
Financial
· Ensure adherence to all finance and procurement policies or contractual agreements relevant to KLC's basic support activities for PBCs.
· Operate purchasing functions for the Unit as delegated and in accordance with KLC purchasing policy.
Occupational Safety and Health
· Actively promote safe working practices across all activities.
· Report all incidents and near misses in accordance with KLC policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
· Maintain a safe workspace and actively contribute to the health and safety of the workplace by adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures.
Compliance
· Comply with all internal KLC policies and procedures and ensure the team's adherence.
· Demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to the KLC Vision and its Values.
Other
· Other reasonable tasks as directed by authorised KLC personnel or representatives.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in GIS or related field.
or more years working in a GIS analyst/developer role.
Proven experience with corporate/enterprise information systems, including integrated GIS hardware, software, data standards, data sharing, security, maintenance, creation, prioritisation of data layers and user training.
Strong technical skills with ESRI ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS server.
High level skills in GIS data capture and the interpretation of captured and acquired data into meaningful data sets.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, balanced with attention to detail for data management and quality control.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability manage effective relationships with customers, stakeholders and colleagues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
10. Current 'C' class Drivers Licence.
Desirable
Programming ability to automate workflows.
Knowledge of GIS integration into a SharePoint environment.
Remote sensing – vegetation analysis.
An understanding of Native Title and related issues.
HOW TO APPLY
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Upload a copy of your current resume and cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria.
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APPLICATIONS TO BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2025
ABOUT THE KIMBERLEY LAND COUNCIL
Covering the Kimberley region of northern Westerns Australia, the Kimberley Land Council (KLC) commenced in 1978 and was formed by Kimberley Aboriginal people as a political land rights organisation. It has become the peak Indigenous body in the Kimberley, working with Aboriginal people to secure native title recognition, conduct conservation and land management activities and develop cultural business enterprises.
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be found.
The Kimberley Land Council is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people form culturally diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.