Network Spatial Analyst - Environmental Networks

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Environment and Sustainability Policy Branch is responsible for advice, advocacy and preparation and implementation of long-term strategic policy and planning to guide the sustainable future of the natural environment and liveability of the Sunshine Coast and ensuring our community and future generations has improved access and resilience to our changing environment.

In this role, you will lead and manage provision of detailed land use planning data management framework and analysis of digital spatial data and mapping products and advice in a timely, repeatable and cost-effective manner. Provide expert technical solutions, support and advice to internal and external customers and stakeholders.

Key duties:

• Lead the provision of expert advice, high quality and timely spatial data products and services responding to the Directorate’s requests and project management systems.
• Take a lead role in the ongoing development of data management systems and associated processes for the collection, recording and reporting of spatial related information, using GIS and remote sensing software and systems for the specific networks.
• Manage advanced manipulation and analysis of complex data requests within the geographical information system and other related applications to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Initiate and coordinate the high-level research and recommend innovative methods to complex technological advances in geographic information systems.
• Delivery of multiple advanced analytics projects, with a high degree of accuracy.
• Investigate complex spatial data non-conformities and develop governance systems and recommend resolution strategies.

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

As a professional in geospatial information management, you bring proven capability required for this role. You have a strong technical foundation supported by the following:

You hold a Bachelor degree in Geographic Information Systems or other relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant relevant experience, expertise and competency relevant to the position.

You also bring at least 5 years demonstrated experience in the field of Geospatial Information Management.

Your background includes a track record of success in Geographic Information Systems in planning development, environment (including climate change), open space/social planning or Transport fields and the ongoing development of data management systems.

In addition, you are known for your demonstrated ability to provide professional, timely and responsive GIS consultative services to a variety of clients and specialist disciplines often managing competing priorities and client expectations, ensuring reliable and high‑quality technical support.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Thomas Campion during business hours on 07 5441 8414.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.