Geospatial Analyst

• Permanent, Full time
• $97k – $104k p/a plus Superannuation
• Join the Information Technology team

Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Geospatial Analyst is responsible for executing GIS projects using a range of geospatial skills, including analysis, mapping, visualization, geospatial infrastructure development, data management, and dissemination. They manage and create geospatial products, such as datasets, to support decision-making and policy development. Additionally, they ensure the accurate and timely management of the Council’s Geospatial Asset Data.

The role involves engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to build capability in geospatial analysis, supporting the use of location information in policy development, program delivery, and service design. They also identify process improvements, recommend system modifications, and apply data governance and quality framework.

The Geospatial Analyst may also coach and train less experienced geospatial analysts and supervises work experience students.

What you’ll be doing:

• Execute GIS Projects using a range of geospatial skills including analysis, mapping, visualisation, as well as geospatial infrastructure development, data management and dissemination.
• Manage and create geospatial products, including datasets (eg open space data sets) to support decision making and policy development.
• To provide accurate and timely management of the Councils Geospatial Asset Data.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build capability in geospatial analysis, supporting the use of location information in policy development, program delivery and service design.
• Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to identify process improvements, recommend system modifications and apply data governance and quality frameworks.
• Carry out the required procedures, such as compiling M1 and M2 forms to satisfy Council’s objectives for the Property Information Project (PIP) with DELWP.
• Ensure that the cadastral map database is kept up to date.
• Coach and train less experienced geospatial analysts.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS or other relevant discipline ( ie Geography, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Cartography, Computer Science, Geospatial technology), with some relevant experience in the GIS field, or a lesser formal qualification and substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of GIS principles, including analysis, maintenance and storage of geospatial data.
• Experience with geospatial databases and data formats.
• Professional certification in GIS, such as GIS Professional or other relevant certifications.
• Experience in public sector or local councils is desirable.
• Experience using relational databases and using SQL queries for data analysis.

Why Hume City Council?

A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.