GLENORCHY CITY COUNCIL
GIS Officer
GLENORCHY CITY COUNCILAustralia2 days ago
Full-timeInformation Technology
Join a progressive Council just 15mins from the Hobart CBD.

Glenorchy City Council recently recognised as an Employer of Choice, is seeking an experienced and motivated GIS Officer to join our Cyber Security & Systems team. This key position is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and continued development of Council’s Geographic Information System (GIS), ensuring accurate and accessible spatial data supports the delivery of services to our community.

As part of a forward-thinking organisation, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a real difference for Glenorchy’s residents and businesses.

About The Role

As the GIS Officer you will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating the procurement, management, and distribution of spatial data between internal and external data custodians.
  • Managing and delivering complex GIS projects.
  • Developing and maintaining online and field-based GIS tools for data collection, management, and display.
  • Acting as database administrator for spatial data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and availability.
  • Maintaining data synchronisation between corporate Asset and Information Systems and the GIS.
  • Developing and supporting both internal and public-facing GIS web map applications.
  • Undertaking spatial analysis and generating datasets, reports, and maps.
  • Liaising with system providers and data custodians to procure data, develop schemas, and maintain system availability.
  • Managing metadata and ensuring compliance with data standards.
  • Developing GIS policies, procedures, and operating standards.
  • Training internal staff in the use of GIS and spatial data tools.
  • Developing and maintaining field data capture and asset management applications, including quality assurance and data integration.
  • Supporting emergency management operations through GIS logistics functions.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

  • A degree in spatial sciences or a related discipline, or five (5) years’ experience in the use of GIS technology (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Strong knowledge of geospatial information science, with extensive experience using MapInfo and QGIS for asset management.
  • Experience with GNSS data collection, and the ability to use LiDAR and raster data effectively within GIS applications.
  • Proficiency with spatial data transformation software (particularly Safe Software’s FME) and scripting languages such as Python.
  • Experience managing spatial databases and using SQL for data administration.
  • A solid understanding of land administration systems within Tasmania, including municipal mapping, field data capture, QA, and data integration processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to train and support staff, and to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated experience managing technical projects, including GIS application updates, configuration, and Windows system administration.

Position Details

  • full-time (76 hours fortnight).

What’s In It For You

  • Glenorchy City Council is an Employer of Choice, providing a great work culture and a solid commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • diverse and engaging planning work
  • 9-day fortnight (RDO) and flexible working arrangements
  • 15% Superannuation
  • a motivated team that supports each other, values innovation, celebrates its success and has a bit of fun along the way
  • ongoing training and career development
  • access to a range of employee wellbeing initiatives including EAP
  • Glenorchy City Council's Enterprise Agreement 2025

Our Commitment To Community

Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are also committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and have zero tolerance to child abuse and harm. Our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, outlines our commitment - view it here.

How To Apply

To be considered, applications must be submitted via this site or on the Glenorchy City Council Careers page.

Your Application Must Include

  • a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria in the Position Description
  • a current resume

Pre-employment checks including a national Police check, health assessment and reference checks will be requested and organised by Council prior to finalising employment.

Applications close at 8pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Up for a chat about this opportunity, contact Paul Miree, Coordinator Cyber Security & Systems on (03) 6216 6800.

Join Glenorchy City Council and help shape the future of spatial information and technology within our municipality.

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