Our client, a Local Council in the South in looking for a GIS Officer for a 6 month contract to assist with Council’s corporate GIS system.
The role of GIS Application Support officer is to assist in the maintenance of Council’s Corporate GIS by providing support to staff; ensuring systems are stable and functional and assist in the planning of future systems. The major accountability of the role is assisting with the administration support of the Corporate GIS.
The key responsibilities include assisting in the maintenance of Council’s Corporate GIS and provide a high level of support to staff. This involves:
· Assist with system administration tasks including fortnightly downloads of VicMap Digital Data and analysis of that data;
· Assist with internal staff ad hoc requests for maps and other GIS data;
· Ensure that updates to DSE and internal departments of address, property and planning data are actioned in a timely manner;
· Provide training for systems to enhance the skills and knowledge of staff, thereby improving their productivity and efficiency;
· Assist with the provision of customer focused technical application support to staff.
The position requires the incumbent to be able to assist in maintaining Council’s Corporate GIS. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
· Exercise technical competence in GIS administration;
· Maintain and develop GIS;
· Manage competing demands and determine the most effective priorities for the allocation of resources;
· Intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and a good understanding of how databases operate and interact;
· Intermediate experience with MapInfo and experience with VicMap Products is essential.
The position requires the following qualification:
· Tertiary qualifications in GIS, computer science or related discipline is desirable and/or at least 3 years relevant experience.
The position requires professional knowledge in the following areas
· Systems Administration;
· GIS specifically experience with MapInfo Products;
· VicMap Digital Data principles;
· SQL ability to prepare clear concise reports and correspondence.
Previous Victorian Government experience is essential.
If you have the skills and expertise required please forward your resume, and covering letter, quoting reference number LG02390 to Glen Thorne at apjobs@armstrongpersonnel.com.au.
