Geospatial Analyst

1x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $99,858.23 to $109,419.10 plus 11.5% super
Closing Date: 9th December 2024

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a diverse and innovative Council located at the gateway to the upcoming Western Sydney Airport.  Liverpool is fast becoming Sydney’s third CBD and is going through rapid change and growth, with nearly 100 new residents arriving every week.  If great community outcomes are to be realised, Liverpool requires the best minds to realise the opportunity. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Geospatial Analyst, you will play a critical role in interpreting geographical information to support various projects, initiatives, or decision-making processes. This role provides insights, creates accurate maps, and generates actionable intelligence for a wide array of applications. This individual collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address spatial challenges, conduct spatial analysis, and deliver data-driven solutions that contribute to informed strategic planning, resource management, environmental monitoring, and other related projects.

The role requires a keen understanding of geospatial data, a strong grasp of GIS tools, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders to aid in informed decision-making and problem-solving. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

·         Provision of quality LIS/GIS data and support to system users and all clients, by providing analysis processing, interpretation, and advice on LIS/GIS data.

·         Creation, maintenance and editing of corporate LIS/GIS data held in a versioned corporate geodatabase as well as other non-corporate data.

·         Provision of quality hardcopy and online digital image and map products to internal and external clients.

·         Contribute to the administration, development, training and support for web-based user interfaces to LIS/GIS systems and LIS/GIS applications.

·         Creation, configuration and maintenance of Council’s geospatial web services.

·         Development and maintenance of GIS infrastructure and GIS web applications.

·         Identify and implement improvements in LIS/GIS system.

·         Use GIS system scripting languages to develop LIS/GIS software applications.

·         Document GIS Procedures.

ABOUT YOU

·         Tertiary Qualifications in GIS, Computing Science, Information Technology or related discipline and/or equivalent demonstrated minimum 5 years’ experience:

·         Proven experience in the use and support of spatial (GIS) and associated attribute geodatabase systems.

·         Working experience of enterprise grade geospatial applications

·         3 to 5 years’ experience in formatting and production of hardcopy and online map products

·         Design and implementation of spatial and non-spatial databases.

·         Administration of Web-based LIS/GIS software and systems.

·         Understanding of Geographic Information Systems and infrastructure,

·         Understanding of cartography and mapping principles

·         Understanding of principles of SQL geodatabase systems and data storage

·         Understanding of data quality control standards

 BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US 

·         Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.)

·         Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and various council offices.

·         Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (Note: this is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).

·         Free parking is available nearby, with subsidised parking also on offer.

·         Access to a Fitness Passport membership

·         Internal professional Learning and Development

For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. 

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.