Trainee Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer

Singleton Council is excited to offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to kick-start your career. Applications are now open for our Future Ready Singleton program that allows you to develop valuable skills and experience on the job while studying. Be part of a team that adds value to the community and values your contributions. 

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED. 
 
As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community. 

Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.

Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

ADD VALUE - THE ROLE

The Trainee GIS Officer is part of the Land and Asset Management Systems Team, who together administer and provide support for Council’s property and asset management systems. The role works with spatial and non-spatial technologies and will assist the LAMS Team in performing a range of functions including, but not limited to, parcel registration, property addressing, road naming, asset mapping and map generation. The Trainee GIS Officer will have the opportunity to learn to use GIS software and systems, such as VertiGIS Studio and ArcGIS Pro. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in allocating urban and rural addresses to properties within the Singleton Local Government Area (LGA) in accordance with associated legislation, procedures and standards; and notify residents and/or agencies as appropriate
• Assist in extracting data from Councils spatial information systems and production of high-quality maps and reports.
• Assist in maintaining links to Registered Plans, Section 88B Instruments, Sewer Service Diagrams and other relevant documents in Council’s GIS system.
• Assist in georeferencing aerial imagery and other datasets for inclusion in Council’s GIS systems.
• Assist in maintaining Council’s core spatial data (Property/Assets/Planning) to ensure it is current, accurate, meets the requirements of the organisation and integrates with Council’s Land and Asset Management Systems. 

This position is offered on a temporary basis (up to 2-year traineeship) working 35 hours per week. This traineeship opportunity will study a Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services.

Remuneration package for this position is based in accordance with the Local Government (state) Award in the range of $827.40 - $947.70 per week plus 12% superannuation and other award allowances.

BE VALUED - THE REWARD

Your wellbeing benefits include:   

• Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
• Health + Wellbeing Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks 

Your flexible work benefits may include:

• Rostered Day Off
• 9-day fortnight
• 4-day week

Your leave benefits include:     

• Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
• Annual Leave
• Sick + Carer’s Leave
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Parental Leave
• Domestic + Family Violence Leave
• Health + Wellbeing Leave

Your development benefits include:   

• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Leadership Development Program
• Emerging Leaders Program
• 'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:   

• ESSPecialist Program Awards
• Service Awards
• Be Valued Recognition Program
  
  

WANT TO KNOW MORE? 

To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click here to explore our webpages.

Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council?  Click here to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.

For further information regarding this role please see the position description.

INTERESTED?

For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact People and Culture on (02) 6578 7290. 

To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2025.