GIS Analyst

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity available until August day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
• Degree qualification in Geographical Information Systems or related discipline and substantial relevant experience
• LGO 5 ($87,023 - $90,825per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville

Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role
This position will:

• Ensure the provision of spatial information products and services within the YCA Program and to the community and other stakeholders including:
• Develop and deliver spatial solution to meet the Program and stakeholder needs.
• Provide specialised technical advice, direction and support to Council staff, invasive species groups and public.
• Liaise with Commonwealth and State Government Agencies.
• Create, maintain and analyse new and existing spatial datasets to satisfy internal and external stakeholder business needs in a professional, accurate and efficient manner.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of GIS through an understanding of emerging and future requirements and technologies and process trends.
• Assist in the electronic lodgement and capture process of information into the GIS.
• Equip the team with daily work area polygons for undertaking accurate on ground surveys and treatment in bushland environments.
• Support the team to provide professional and efficient support to internal and external customers in relation to geographic, treatment and survey information, GPS and mobile mapping.
• Work collaboratively with other staff within the team to ensure consistent and relevant work output.
• Apply initiative and judgement to solve problems within the Geographical Information System environment and provide and implement recommendations and solutions where required.

About You
The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree qualification in Geographical Information Systems or related discipline and substantial relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in a GIS technical role (desirable)
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience of current ESRI suite applications.
• Demonstrated ability in accurate data entry, management, and analysis.
• Ability to create and upload projects and data to mobile devices for collection of field data
• Substantial knowledge of Survey Processing techniques and understanding of topological rules as they apply to geographic information.
• Substantial knowledge and demonstrated experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and spatial technologies.
• Advanced ArcGIS Desktop knowledge
• Esri ArcGIS 10.x or later
• Esri ArcGIS extensions (including 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst)
• Esri Water and Utility Models; ArcFM extension
• Geocortex and extensions.
• Esri Model Builder and Python Scripting.
• Property and Rating Business Systems; and
• Document Management Systems.
• Strong spatial and statistical analytical, modeling and visualisation experience and skills, including 3D, network, geostatistical, demographic.
• Sound knowledge of cadastral, survey and civil engineering/infrastructure plans and standards, and a demonstrated ability to interpret them and translate the information into the corporate GIS.
• Strong conceptual, analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, consultation, negotiation, and communications skills.
• Ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques in a highly complex environment using leading-edge technologies and integrating diverse user systems.
• Demonstrated organisational, time management and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team and to communicate with internal and external customers.
• Current Manual "C" Class license (essential).
• Construction Industry White Card QLD).

How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Wednesday 12 November 2025.
What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact

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