Geographic Information Systems Officer

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real balance, purpose and impact.

If you are looking for an analytical tech role, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle with genuine opportunity, this is where it starts...

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Professional development and career pathways, including funded training, study assistance and progression opportunities across Council.

• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, plus generous leave entitlements.

• Great work-life balance, including a rostered day off every three weeks — an extra 17 days off each year.

• Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.

• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.

• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.

• Discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Opportunity

Step into a critical technology role supporting our community's future. As the Geographic Information Systems Officer, you will provide high-level service to manage and administer Council's GIS and spatial data. You will produce high-quality mapping, update digital cadastral base maps, and maintain comprehensive asset and environmental data.

This role is essential for strategic planning, requiring you to manage a GIS helpdesk, train end users, and collaborate with departments to ensure data integrity and efficient service delivery across the Shire.

About You

You are an analytical and creative problem solver with excellent communication skills. You can easily troubleshoot technical issues, train staff in GIS applications, and translate complex spatial data into easily understood visualisations for the community.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a spatial information-related discipline or active progression towards one.

• Extensive experience developing and managing corporate Geographic Information Systems.

• Strong knowledge of cartography, QGIS, web mapping principles, and spatial data manipulation.

• A practical understanding of batch scripting and maintaining thorough metadata records.

• A current Class C Drivers Licence and a successful National Criminal History Check.

• Desirable skills include previous Local Government experience and a Remote Pilot Licence or Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate.

Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.