Senior IT Support Officer - GIS Data Management

Full Time Fixed Term until December 2020

Reference Number: 12787
Salary Range: $76,355.88 - $79,532.89
Location: 119-145 Spence Street, Cairns
Closing:  Friday 26th April 2019

We offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month
• up to 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• To provide technical support for corporate systems with a specific focus on Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) ensuring timely incident and problem identification / resolution to the agreed service levels.
• Provide data management expertise for GIS data specifically.

To be successful in this role you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in working with data in a Geospatial context.
• Demonstrated use of GIS applications to interrogate manipulate and produce solutions that meet client needs.
• Demonstrated experience in the effective management of GIS data including an understanding of relational data principals as required for applications that consume and present GIS data.
• Experience with enterprise data management technologies, including database platforms, ETL tools, data modelling tools and SQL.
• Demonstrated ability to provide training and support services to users ensuring effective customer service.

 For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a physical assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa