Job Description

This position supports the delivery of spatial information services across all business units of Mount Isa City Council for asset maintenance, scope of works and service delivery that use information services. This role

Council for asset maintenance, scope of works and service delivery that use information services. This role

is focused on data maintenance, analysis, data export and creation of site and network specific map products., This position is responsible for the following areas and includes but is not limited to:

Geographic Information Systems and Technical Support

- Assist in documenting the business needs and support the development of mobile solutions and web applications.
- Undertake the following tasks under general direction:
- Provide technical support for GIS and associated business systems.
- Provide technical advice to customer enquiries and complaints handling.
- Remain up to date with technical advances in spatial science technology and best practice in asset data management.
- Update maps and schematic diagrams for technical reports and management plans.
- Provide information to consultants as authorised.
- Conduct field data capture of assets using specialised equipment (drones, ground penetrating radar, differential GPS)
- Collect and prepare data from a variety of sources for entry into the GIS and ensure accuracy of information held with the GIS. e.g. data entry of Survey Plans, lease plans, house numbers etc;
- Develop and improve the integrity of information held within Council's GIS and associated datasets through the use of mobile workflows, digital forms and PowerBI Dashboards




- Problems arising in the role will be solved by examination and analysis of readily available information and the selection of an appropriate solution from a number of options
- Ensure organizational consistency of spatial data.
- Maintain drawing registers, technical libraries and engineering records for visibility and corporate wide access
- Review customer applications for completeness prior to technical assessment and prepare approval and notification correspondence.
- Provide and maintain high level of confidentiality and maintain skilled standards and integrity.
- You are required to follow any other lawful and reasonable directives provided by your supervisor or more senior officer.
- Follow established work practices and procedures regarding relevant infrastructure matters.
- Council reserves the right to change these duties at any time.
- Out-of-ordinary hours work may be required. Council reserves the right to change these duties at any time.
- Council undertakes a range of checks and assessment methods to assist in selection, including criminal history checks, pre-employment medical etc.
- Mount Isa City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Council strongly encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
- We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.




- All workers of Council are responsible for the wellbeing, physical, emotional and cultural safety of the children and young people who receive our services.
- All workers are expected to act in accordance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024, including the Child Safe Standards and Universal Principle in their physical and online interactions with children and young people, including outside the course of their work for the Council.
- All workers are subject to the Reportable Conduct Scheme and its obligations as per the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024. Learn more about our commitment to being a Child Safe Organisation on our website.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work within Australia.

About the Candidate

- Tertiary qualification in Spatial Science and Surveying, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Town Planning, or a related discipline (Degree, Associate Diploma, Certificate, or equivalent), or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant industry.
- Experience in the use of ArcGIS Suite software to maintain and manage local government datasets relating to land information and asset data is desirable;
- Experience in the use of PowerBI and Microsoft Excel for data quality assurance and validation is desirable;
- Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and extract data from engineering drawings, subdivision plans and State Government datasets to update existing published datasets;
- Demonstrated ability to understand business needs from internal and external customers and develop suitable map products;
- High level of written and oral communication and interpersonal skills;

📌 Gis Officer (Mount Isa)
🏢 Mount Isa
📍 Mount Isa