Geospatial Analyst

Band 6 - $84,113 pro-rata, per annum + 11.5% super

About Us : The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role : The Geospatial Analyst develops, administers, maintains, and updates Council's internal, along with the public facing Geographic Information System to ensure they are performing at their optimum level.

This role also provides specialist advice to business units in the reporting requirements relevant to the implementation of spatial data and technologies and system integration.

Key Responsibilities : Ensure accuracy and currency of all GIS related data.

Promote and implement an integrated training program to teach skills in the use of GIS software, data acquisition, retrieval and analysis to meet needs.

Manage the supply and exchange of data with external agencies or consultants in accordance with the Data Supply, Property Information Project and other agreements.

Resolve all GIS / spatial systems technical and development problems.

Our ideal candidate will have : Practical knowledge of GIS and the delivery of corporate GIS services, including GPS technology and integration with other corporate applications.

Understanding of geographic and cartographic concepts related to spatial analysis, projections and processes.

Experience using MapInfo, QGIS, or another mainstream GIS.

Experience with mobile computing, mobile mapping and data collection equipment and applications.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council : We understand the need for flexibility and can offer :

Negotiated start and finish times.

Hybrid working arrangements.

Negotiated work sites.

We have generous leave entitlements including :

3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.

3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.

Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.

Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.

Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.

Parental leave - 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer :

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Income Protection Scheme for all employees.

Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including :

Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.

Access to study leave.

On the job training.

And the bonuses :

Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.

17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum "Christmas bonus".

Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Greg Underhill, Manager - Digital Innovation & Technology on 5795 0000 .

How to Apply :

Please visit our websitewww.strathbogie.vic.gov.au to view the position description and to complete an online application form. Applications that have not addressed the key selection criteria will not be considered.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

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