Asset Management & GIS Officer

Golden Plains Arts Inc; Bannockburn; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in Bannockburn seeks a passionate Asset Management and GIS Officer to manage and enhance the Council's asset data systems. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience, along with strong problem-solving and organisational skills. This permanent full-time role offers flexible work arrangements to achieve work-life balance. Applications should be submitted promptly as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Generous leave entitlements

Active Social Club

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in Geospatial Science.
• Some relevant experience in Asset Management and GIS.
• Knowledge of data management and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Collate and digitise assets into the Asset Management System.
• Project manage the capture of assets and condition data in the field.
• Participate in quality assurance programs for data integrity.
• Prepare data procedures and user guides.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of databases

Data management

Data analysis

Intermediate GIS skills

Time management

Prioritisation

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Spatial Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Overview

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Synopsis:

• Based in Bannockburn, great location and an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat and Melbourne with free onsite parking
• Permanent full time role with opportunity to grow
• Genuine flexibility including hybrid work arrangements, flexible hours and monthly ADOs

Golden Plains Shire Council provides a workplace where people matter, communities are connected, and the future is bright. We offer a diverse range of career pathways in meaningful roles with a sense of purpose where you can grow and thrive.

We have an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Asset Management and GIS Officer with well-developed problem-solving skills to join our team and support the ongoing development and maintenance of Council’s Asset Management System and Geographic Information System.

This role will provide you the opportunity to:

• Collate, capture, and digitise Council’s asset data into Council’s Asset Management System and Geographic Information System.
• Undertake and project manage the capture of assets and asset condition data in the field.
• Improve the integrity of information held within Council’s Asset Management System and Geographic Information System, by participating in quality assurance programs.
• Prepare data and system procedures and user guides.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position (e.g. Spatial Sciences, Surveying, Engineering) or demonstrated knowledge, experience or skills in Geospatial Science, Civil Engineering, Surveying or relevant discipline. Some relevant experience in Asset Management and GIS, or a lesser formal qualification and substantial relevant experience.
• Sound understanding of data bases, data management and storage, and data analysis.
• Intermediate skills in Geographic Information Systems for data management.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational/administrative skills.

* Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. We take into consideration transferable skills, future capability and cultural fit when reviewing applications and offer tailored development plans to support individuals to grow into their roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at Golden Plains.

We care We thrive We grow

Our people are passionate, collaborative and deeply committed to both the community and the work they do. This commitment is felt from the moment you step through the doors, in every interaction and in the way we celebrate our collective achievements.

We care about our community and our people, provide flexibility and support so you can thrive and offer a diverse range of opportunities to support your personal and professional growth. We are dedicated to fostering this culture, because we know that our people are the key to the future growth and success of Golden Plains Shire.

We offer:

• Learning and development opportunities aligned to your role and aspirations, along with opportunities to work on a variety of projects and undertake secondments
• Flexible work arrangements to empower you to achieve better life/work balance
• A modern, high-quality, architectural designed working environment with free onsite parking
• An environment where health, safety and wellbeing are prioritised in all that we do
• An active Social Club
• Novated leases available to permanent full and part time staff
• Ability to transfer years of service from Government organisations and transfer of LSL balance within Local Government and with some government organisations
• Generous leave entitlements including:
  • Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
  • Purchased leave
  • Ceremonial leave
  • Gender affirmation leave
  • Family violence leave

For further information about the role and the key selection criteria, please view the Position Description below or, for a confidential discussion, contact Wendy McAlpine, Coordinator Strategic Asset Management on 03 5220 7146.

We’d love to hear from you ASAP regarding this role! To ensure we find the best candidates, applications for this role will be assessed as they are received, and the position may be filled prior to any end date advertised.

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Applications close on WEDNESDAY 21 MAY at 11.59PM

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace that allows staff to bring their whole selves to all that they do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the value and diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians and our workplace.

We wholeheartedly believe that the decisions we make and the services we deliver benefit from having a workforce representative of the community we support - that the diversity of thought, experience, insights and background will ensure the needs of the broader community are considered in all we do. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.