Description:
Salary Package: $122,946 per annum plus super
Permanent - Full Time
Come for a career and stay for a lifestyle!
Join Our Team as a GIS Specialist!
Are you a GIS specialist looking for an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a dynamic and growing community? The City of Karratha is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented GIS Officer to drive the development, support, and continuous improvement of our Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Why Join Us?
As a key member of our Strategic Planning team, you will play an essential role in shaping the City’s GIS capabilities, ensuring the accuracy and availability of spatial data, and supporting various departments with high-quality mapping and analysis. This role offers a mix of hands-on GIS system administration, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Developing, maintaining, and operating GIS systems to meet business and legislative requirements.
- Managing and improving spatial data layers, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Providing technical expertise and support for GIS applications across the City.
- Delivering high-quality maps, spatial analysis, and reports to support decision-making.
- Enhancing the City’s GIS services by improving accessibility and user experience.
- Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to grow and improve GIS datasets.
- Supporting GIS-related incident resolution and collaborating with IT support teams.
What We’re Looking For:
- Expertise in GIS – Tertiary qualification in GIS or relevant experience, with strong knowledge of GIS systems, mapping, spatial analysis, and data management.
- Technical Skills – Experience in GIS configuration, administration, and troubleshooting, preferably in a Local Government setting.
- Problem-Solving Mindset – Ability to analyze issues, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvements.
- Collaboration & Communication – Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with various departments and stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service and technical support.
- Attention to Detail – Accuracy in data management, documentation, and report preparation.
- Flexibility & Initiative – Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Current C-Class Driver’s Licence – Essential for site visits as required.
- National Police Clearance – No more than 6 months old.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
- A supportive and innovative team environment.
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
- The chance to work in a vibrant community with a diverse range of projects and initiatives.
If you’re passionate about GIS and want to make a meaningful impact in local government, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the City of Karratha.
For further information including position description, click “Apply” to be taken to the City of Karratha’s online recruitment portal.
Applications close: 4.00pm, Thursday 24th April 2025.
For enquiries, contact the People & Culture Team on 9186 8543