GIS and Asset Management Coordinator

GIS and Asset Management Coordinator

• Full-time Level 6 position
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangement with 5 weeks annual leave
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

An exciting opportunity to transform Mount Isa City Council's spatial data landscape and streamline asset management processes across the organisation. Lead the transformation of GIS & Asset Management, harnessing the untapped potential beyond basic mapping functions.

Closing Date: Thursday 19th September at 10am

About Council:

Mount Isa City Council is nestled in the heart of the Carpentaria Mineral Province, boasting one of the world’s richest mineral resources amidst the stunning Selwyn ranges. Beyond mining, this family-friendly city exudes community pride and offers abundant opportunities in career, education and lifestyle. From the exhilarating Lake Moondarra Barramundi Fishing Classic to the vibrant Isa Street Festival and the immersive Hard Times Mine to the Mount Isa Rodeo, coupled with diverse retail and shopping facilities, Mount Isa promises a plethora of attractions for visitors, residents and professionals alike.

Serving as Queensland’s North West administrative, commercial and industrial hub, Mount Isa is 1,892km from Brisbane and 883km inland from Townsville and is the second-largest city in Australia, with a population of 22,000.

About The Role:

As the GIS & Asset Management Coordinator you will report to the Director of Corporate and Community Services and will have direct responsibility for an Asset Management Officer. The position will see you manage the development, maintenance and integration of the GIS and Asset Management systems with current IT systems where possible.

• Understanding of lifecycle construction, maintenance and servicing activities for various assets e.g. traffic, stormwater, floodplain, open space and recreational facilities.
• Investigate and report on Asset Management performance measured against industry benchmarks and agreed performance indicators.
• Formulate, develop and manage methods to automate and standardise the provision of information to customers using GIS.
• Create custom tools and applications for streamlined management, storage, analysis and reporting of Council's GIS data.
• Consolidate existing asset data bases and formulation of methodology to effectively record asset data.
• Develop and review policies and standards on asset management issues.
• Prepare technical specifications, contract documents and consultancy briefs.
• Presenting and reporting financial information effectively.
• Research and make recommendations to management on appropriate best practice asset management and maintenance systems.
• Training and mentoring of team members and colleagues.

About You:

Possessing strong communication skills, the ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and the capability to review and streamline practices. This role demands a strategic thinker and an adept leader capable of managing multiple functions daily and adapting to change. Proficiency in developing and maintaining GIS and Asset Management Systems is crucial.

• Capability in developing custom tools and applications for efficient data management.
• Aptitude in analysing and reporting on Asset Management performance.
• Capacity to contribute to budget development and asset data consolidation.
• Competence in managing consultants, asset condition inspections and corporate spatial information services applications.
• Skill in assisting Infrastructure Services department to meet financial and performance targets.
• Ability to make informed decisions on complex issues, considering relevant policies, budgets and stakeholder impact.
• Awareness of contemporary strategies for planning Council assets and implementing capital works and an understanding of the social and political framework of council.
• Skillful in identifying initiatives to enhance asset and spatial (GIS) information management efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability for applying creative solutions and practices.
• Ability to work autonomously with a high level of computing knowledge including ESRI ArcGIS and Enterprise, Microsoft Suite and programming languages (SQL, VBA/MapBasic) and SQL databases.
• A tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline with relevant work experience

The Reward:

Council is committed to the training and professional development of staff and provides a wide range of additional benefits including access to the Employee Assistance Programme, free Immunisation Program and sporting reimbursement opportunities. In addition, full-time staff are eligible for 5 weeks annual leave.

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the full position description, please call Celine Burns-Hind, Principal Consultant, Peak Services on 0484 060 504

How to Apply:

Before you apply for this position, please read the information above carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the role.  You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not mandatory but may be added if so desired. When uploading your Resume or documents please ensure file names should only include 'A-z', '0-9', '.' and '-' characters.

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