Geospatial Officer (GIS)

Job No: CN2521

Location: Newcastle

Employment Status: Fixed-term & Permanent

No. of Vacancies: 2

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2021 AEST

• 2 opportunities available
• 35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements and optional 9-day fortnight
• Make a difference in our community by achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable and sustainable global city

The City of Newcastle is a leader in the use of geospatial technologies to provide better community, planning, infrastructure and environmental outcomes.  This includes the use of advanced 3D city modelling, remotely piloted aerial systems (RPAS), laser scanning and geospatial maps, apps and open data.

Currently, we have two opportunities available within our team. 1 x Permanent Full-Time position and 1 x 14-month Fixed-Term contract.

What’s it like working in our team? 

The geospatial team provides enterprise location intelligence to CN, helping people to make better decisions using the power of location. Enabling CN staff, engaging communities and empowering stakeholders by pushing geospatial capabilities to the edge of business and beyond.

The geospatial platform is a vital tool that supports and underpins many CN business processes serving as a gateway to corporate information and providing a digital twin of the City.

What’s the focus of this position? 

The Geospatial Officer is responsible for providing accurate and efficient maintenance of CN spatial datasets, geospatial analytics and producing geospatial information products.

In doing this they maintain foundation spatial datasets, undertake spatial data analysis, prepare and publish spatial information products and support the receipt and dissemination of spatial data. They work closely with business providing support and training for GIS systems and expert advice on foundation spatial data and cartography.

What’s it like working at the City of Newcastle?

We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision of creating a smart, liveable and sustainable global city.  We are proud to deliver services valued by our community.  People come first at CN, which means providing employees with meaningful work and capacity for work life balance. As a large local organisation, CN offers opportunity to develop in your current role, grow into future opportunities and reach your full potential.

Interested to know more?

Find out more about your potential new career here.

CN proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description.  Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 13 June 2021.

Remuneration: $82,844.73 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Shane Conserdyne- Geospatial Chapter Lead – 02 4974 2514.

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