Lake Macquarie City Council – Newcastle NSW

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced GIS and asset data professional to support the management of Council's civil infrastructure assets through the delivery of high-quality GIS and asset data services.

As a member of the Infrastructure Asset Management Team, you will play a key role in ensuring Council's infrastructure asset data is accurate, reliable and fit for purpose. You will support the full asset lifecycle through the capture, management, integration and spatial representation of asset information within Council's Geographic Information System (GIS) and Strategic Asset Management systems.

This exciting role will:

Capture, maintain and update spatial and asset data for Council's civil infrastructure assets

Facilitate the integration of asset data from capital works projects, including validating as-constructed drawings and survey information

Develop and maintain GIS asset layers to ensure accurate spatial representation and alignment across corporate systems

Provide GIS analysis, mapping and data support to inform infrastructure planning, maintenance and renewal programs

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support effective asset data management and system integration

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Council's asset data capability and GIS services

Read the position statement here and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Let's hear about you

Our ideal candidate is an experienced GIS professional with a strong understanding of asset data management and civil infrastructure assets.



You are passionate about data quality and integrity and can translate complex information into meaningful insights that support informed decision-making.

You have well-developed analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, allowing you to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your cooperative approach and attention to detail enable you to deliver high-quality outcomes that support sustainable infrastructure management across Lake Macquarie.

Specifically, you will have:

A minimum Diploma qualification in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Science, Engineering, Asset Management or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Experience supporting civil infrastructure asset management through GIS, including roads, drainage, footpaths and related networks

Demonstrated experience capturing, validating and managing asset data, including interpreting engineering drawings, as-constructed plans and survey information

Experience integrating and maintaining data across GIS and Asset Management systems, with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity

Understanding of asset lifecycle management and the role of asset data in supporting capitalisation and financial reporting

Strong data management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills,



with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams and disciplines

Let's reveal the perks

This position provides:

Competitive salary from $98,091 to $113,998 per year + 12% superannuation

Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply

Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range

35-hour working week, with flexible conditions

Long service leave after five years

Education assistance

Training and development opportunities

Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 a week

Access to a range of additional employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives

Let's start

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 25 October 2026

For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contactVeli Sedev,Coordinator Infrastructure Asset Management, on0466 144 *or via email**@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

If you need assistance submitting your applicationclick hereor please contactAshlea Norris, Talent Attraction Partner, on02 4921 0*or via email****@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

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To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may b

📌 Strategic GIS (Newcastle)
🏢 Lake Macquarie City Council
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