Geospatial Data and Systems Officer - May 2026

Full Time / Permanent / Band 7 plus 12% superannuation
Work in a supportive, team environment
Based at Alexandra

Make a significant difference in our community!

Murrindindi Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated Geospatial Data and Systems Officer to lead the management, governance and continuous improvement of our geospatial systems and spatial data.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight, providing high-quality advice and ensuring spatial data and systems are effectively used to support operational and strategic decision-making across Council.

About this opportunity

In this role of Geospatial Data and Systems Officer, you will:

• Provide professional spatial information products, reports and technical advice to support Council decisions
• Act as the functional lead for GIS platforms and spatial data architecture
• Ensure geospatial systems are governed, secure and aligned with organisational priorities
• Manage spatial and asset datasets, including data quality, standards and lifecycle management
• Provide expert advice on system design, integrations and reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data quality and enable evidence-based decision-making
• Contribute to ICT governance processes relating to spatial systems and corporate data platforms

What you will bring

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Information Services, Information Technology, Data Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience in a complex organisational environment. 
• Demonstrated experience administering, maintaining and improving GIS platforms and spatial data systems, preferably within local government or a regulated organisation. 
• Strong experience managing spatial and asset related datasets, including data standards, quality assurance, metadata, integration and lifecycle management. 
• Demonstrated ability to work across business units to understand information needs, improve data quality and implement system or process improvements. 
• Well‑developed analytical skills, including the ability to interpret spatial and nonspatial data, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and present insights clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. 
• Proven experience preparing accurate, professional reports, maps, dashboards and briefing material to support operational, strategic and Council reporting.   

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer an inclusive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Randy Ravary, IT Coordinator, on 03 5772 0333.

We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission.
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, 5 June 2026

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement. It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• undertakes a satisfactory Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check.
• provides evidence of a valid drivers licence.