Location:Remote/Hybrid - we want the right person!
WFH and attend either of our offices 2 x per month, Hamilton or Warrnambool
Salary range:Band 6 ($100,255 - $ 109,167 p.a. pro rata + Super)
FTE:1.0
About Us
The Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) was established in **** 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 skilled 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.
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 hours, 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.
Applications close 9am Monday 17th August ****.
We are committed to child safety and wellbeing, ensuring every child is respected, protected and empowered in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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📌 Gis Transition Lead (Hamilton)
🏢 Glenelg Hopkins CMA
📍 Hamilton