About The Role
As the Senior GIS Specialist, you will play a key role in advancing Council's enterprise spatial platform, working within a dedicated team to deliver innovative geospatial solutions that support a wide range of functions across Council. Your primary focus will be the development and administration of Council's ArcGIS Enterprise and FME platforms, enabling the continued growth and maturity of Council's spatial capabilities.

Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Principal Spatial Systems Specialist and business stakeholders to develop and implement key spatial platform initiatives and workstreams.
• Administer and maintain Councils spatial platform and associated applications.
• Provide expert GIS and spatial systems advice to internal stakeholders, promoting best practice solutions and supporting organisational capability uplift.
• Drive the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of spatial applications, services, and initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and professional growth within the Spatial Systems team. View the position description for more details

about the role
. About You To be successful in this role you will have:
• Completion of tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution in the fields of GIS, spatial science, information technology or associated discipline, or substantial relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in the use and administration of enterprise GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Significant experience designing, implementing and maintaining data integration and automation solutions using ETL software such as FME Form and FME Flow.
• Experience in enterprise spatial data management, such as Microsoft SQL Server and Esri Enterprise Geodatabase technology.




• Proven experience working with stakeholders to identify business requirements, develop fit-for-purpose solutions, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Highly developed communication and problem-solving skills.
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership About The Benefits This is a permanent full-time position, with a salary commencing at $126,481 plus 12.5% superannuation.
• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance: Flex time and a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection

About Us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity.



It is the state’s fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities. Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision: ‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.' We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people. Join us If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you. Please apply online and submit:
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold Closing date: 19 November 2026 Please direct any related questions to Alexander Bowler – Principal Spatial System Specialist [email protected] or [email protected]. Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks. Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Prospect employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.

📌 Senior GIS Specialist (Australia)
🏢 Ipswich City Council
📍 Australia