Bannockburn location – perfectly positioned with an easy drive from Geelong, Ballarat, and Melbourne (plus free onsite parking!)
Temporary full time role until March 2028
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 temporarily 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.
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.
With an Enterprise Agreement in place till 2028 we offer all employees:
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 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
Transfer of service and LSL (where applicable)
Generous leave entitlements including but not limited:
Up to 16 weeks primary & up to 3 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchased leave
Ceremonial leave
Volunteer leave
Reproductive leave
Gender affirmation leave
Higher than NES 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 Rodney Kiddle, 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 30 SEPTEMBER 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.