About Us The Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) was established in 1997 to effectively and efficiently deliver land, water and biodiversity programs that protect and enhance landscapes as well as support thriving communities.

We connect individuals and interest groups who live on, work with, and enjoy our land and waterways with reliable information, valuable opportunities, and inspirational motivation so that the community is informed, empowered, and enabled to create a sustainable South West Victoria.

We achieve this by employing passionate people who deliver our projects through the entire catchment area.

About the role

Glenelg Hopkins CMA is seeking a GIS Transition Lead to provide technical leadership for the establishment of a governed, resilient and organisation-wide spatial capability through the delivery of the Glenelg Hopkins CMA GIS Roadmap. This fixed-term role will drive improvements across GIS systems, data governance, standards, training and business processes, supporting our transition to a QGIS-first environment.

Working across the organisation, you will act as GIS Platform Owner and Data Steward during implementation, providing strategic and technical leadership to ensure spatial information is trusted, accessible and embedded in decision-making. Your work will support key areas including waterway management, floodplain management, emergency response, environmental planning and corporate reporting.

About You

You are an experienced GIS professional with strong spatial data management, governance and project delivery skills. You bring the ability to lead complex change, engage stakeholders, develop practical frameworks and translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will be confident working collaboratively across teams, while bringing a structured,



solutions-focused approach to improving systems, processes and organisational capability.

If you are motivated by building something meaningful and helping others use spatial information effectively, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Values & Benefits

Our organisation is committed to our three key values of ‘Professional, Collaborative and Innovative' that underpin our workplace culture. Employees are provided with a range of challenging, rewarding and diverse work, with access to flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing initiatives and professional development opportunities.

We also offer

- workplace flexibility, through hybrid work, flexible schedule, purchased leave, TIL and more
- a people focused strategy, with a focus on inclusivity and diversity
- a leadership approach that aims for zero harm
- access to EAP services, for staff and immediate family members
- above award salary and leave entitlements

Mandatory Requirements

- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current Working with Children Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Current National Police Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Completion of a pre-employment medical declaration and/or independent physical assessment (if required).

Employment Arrangement

Candidates seeking employment or secondment are preferred, however contracting or consulting arrangements may be considered.

TO APPLY To learn more about this opportunity access the Position Description and visit our website. For further information please contact Simone Wilkie via 55712526 or ****@ghcma.vic.gov.au To submit your application, please provide your resume´ and address our questions outlining the ‘Skills, Knowledge and Experience required’ within the Position Description. Applications close 9am Monday 17th August 2026.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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