Gis Coordinator

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Coordinator to join our team in the Estate Directorate.

• Full-time, continuing basis and based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas.
• Remuneration - HEWL 6 : $88,391 - $95,736, plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Enjoy work-life balance with a Monday - Friday work roster.
• A 2.75% salary increase effective from December 31, 2025.

The GIS Coordinator is responsible for the development, maintenance and operation of Geographic Information Systems to deliver a service that is effective, efficient and responsive to the needs of the University by providing contemporary Information Management solutions. In this technical role, you'll oversee the creation and maintenance of GIS databases, ensuring data is accessible, accurately stored and organised to enable effective decision making and support strategic planning and development processes for the Estate Directorate. Contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery, utilising best practice approaches and emerging technologies to enhance the University's GIS and BIM platforms, you'll ensure statutory standards are met and maintained and deliver high quality mapping products to support the delivery of capital projects and space planning.

With relevant qualifications and experience, you're familiar with building design systems and have a thorough understanding of their relationships with other facility management systems. You bring proven experience providing support in the implementation of new systems and data improvement initiatives as well as demonstrated computer literacy with skills in a range of computer programs, in particular AutoCAD Map 3D and ArcGIS / QGIS. You use effective organisational, problem solving and administrative skills to prioritise and meet competing deadlines, exercising judgement and initiative and you also bring well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to foster highly effective working relationships and deal with complex customer matters.

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick / personal / carers leave per year
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff study assistance
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare.

Apply by visiting the JCU careers page and follow the below steps :

• Complete the application form
• Upload your current resume
• Upload a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements.

Applications close on Sunday, 7th September at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Dana Alexander via email

Please be advised that the successful candidate may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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