About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Principal Spatial Administrator to join a forward-thinking local government organisation.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management, maintenance, and optimisation of the organisation’s enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). You’ll play a key role in ensuring the ongoing reliability, performance, and integrity of spatial systems while driving innovation and digital improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and optimise the organisation’s Enterprise GIS and spatial data environments.
- Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of GIS platforms, web mapping, mobile mapping, databases, and cloud-based systems.
- Monitor system performance, security, and backups, proactively resolving technical issues.
- Maintain the integrity of GIS data through strong governance, metadata management, and spatial data quality frameworks.
- Act as the subject matter expert for GIS matters, providing technical leadership and guidance.
- Deliver complex spatial analyses, modelling, and data visualisation to support informed decision‑making.
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient spatial services.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead the implementation of new technologies and processes.
About You
You’re an experienced GIS professional who thrives on technical problem‑solving and enjoys making a tangible impact through data‑driven solutions. You’ll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical ability, and collaboration skills.
You’ll also have:
- Proven experience managing enterprise GIS platforms and spatial data systems.
- Advanced proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS (Pro, Enterprise, Online) and FME.
- Strong technical skills in data modelling, scripting, and automation (Python, Arcade, SQL).
- In‑depth understanding of cartography, spatial analysis, and visualisation techniques.
- Excellent time management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Qualifications
- Degree in Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related discipline — or equivalent industry experience.
What’s on Offer
- Market-competitive salary aligned to local government award levels
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to drive innovation and continuous improvement within a modern digital environment
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your GIS career and lead the delivery of innovative spatial solutions within a progressive public sector environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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