Inner West Council (IWC) is one of Sydney’s larger local metropolitan councils, serving a community of 201,000 people in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. We are committed to delivering quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, and we invite you to join us on our journey toward becoming the best council for our community.

Our values are Integrity , Respect , Innovation , Compassion and Collaboration , and they guide everything we do.

We offer flexible career balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge, and a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible schedule and working from home) where appropriate.

Permanent employees also benefit from our great value gym membership starting at $18.65 per week, giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

As a GIS Specialist , you will play a key role in shaping the future of the Inner West by delivering high‑quality mapping, spatial analysis and visual insights that inform strategic planning projects. You will maintain and enhance the Council’s spatial data and cadastral mapping, produce engaging maps and infographics, and create clear visual content that supports decision‑making, reporting and community consultation processes.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Strategic Planning Group and the Council’s ICT branch, you will champion best‑practice GIS solutions, strengthen spatial systems and data management, and provide expert advice that improves planning outcomes, community engagement and service delivery.



Your ability to turn complex spatial information into accessible and meaningful visual stories will help the Council make informed decisions for the community.

See the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Salary : $88,187.84 – $108,723.16 + 12% superannuation

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications

- Degree qualifications in geography, cartography, GIS or related area, or equivalent experience
- Experience with NSW LPI digital cadastral database (DCDB) and its relationship to Council in all areas of GIS, and use of land information systems
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently update the cadastral base map from registered plans received from Land and Property Information, including deposited plans, strata plans, community plans and neighbourhood plans
- Experience in using and developing Geographic Information Systems, particularly in land use planning projects and the production of high‑quality graphical representations, maps and diagrams to support project needs
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills

Enquiries

Jennifer Gavin, Team Leader Specialist Planning,

Closing Date

Sunday 2 August 2026, 11:30 PM

Inner West Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people and mature age workers.

All Council employees share a responsibility to keep children safe while they access services and enjoy Council facilities, in line with our child safety commitments.

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📌 GIS Specialist (City of Sydney)
🏢 Inner West Council
📍 City of Sydney