Spatial Analyst

Deadline: 21/07/2023
- Use information systems and data analytics to support council operations
- Permanent Full-Time Position, 35 hours per week with flexible working conditions
- Be part of a small but high-performing team.

**Our Team**

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible, and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity, and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Futures directorate focuses on developing our strategy to ensure sustainable and responsible planning and development for all aspects of our City.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Spatial Analyst to join our team and contribute to our exciting GIS strategy projects. As a Spatial Analyst, you will play a key role in utilising geospatial technologies and analytical techniques to support various departments and initiatives. Join us in shaping the future of our local council and enhancing our decision-making processes.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Lead and contribute to GIS strategy projects aimed at enhancing our council's spatial analysis capabilities and optimising data-driven decision-making processes.
- Conduct spatial data analysis using GIS software and other spatial analysis tools to support the council's operations, planning, and policy development processes.
- Manage and maintain spatial databases, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of spatial data. Organize and update datasets and develop data standards and quality assurance procedures.
- Create visually appealing maps, interactive dashboards, and data visualizations to effectively communicate spatial analysis findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and the public.
- Provide spatial analysis support to different departments, assisting in decision-making processes and generating insights through spatial queries and analytical reports.
- Integrate spatial data with non-spatial data sources to derive meaningful insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making.

**About You**

This industrious individual is required to meet the following criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, or a related field.
- Proven experience in conducting spatial analysis and managing spatial databases using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) and spatial analysis tools.

**Our Benefits and Culture**

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy;
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days of sick leave each year
- 2 days of health and well-being leave
- Gym membership discounts
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

**Deadline**: Friday 21 July 2023

**Salary Range**: From $86,545.79 to $96,931.27 per annum plus 11% superannuation
- Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position._
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment._