Full time Permanent positionBand 5 salary range from $74,484 to $85,025Monthly RDOJoin the City of Ballarat in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact.What we are looking for:Qualifications and ExperienceDegree or Diploma in Spatial Sciences, or equivalent industry certifications in GIS, with several years' relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.Experience in the management and operational delivery of GIS technologies and their application, especially in a local government context.Understanding and experience with the ITIL methodology.Demonstrated experience in an enterprise geospatial domain.Demonstrated experience in producing quality reports and operational documentation.Demonstrated ability to multi-task and to effectively manage multiple actions concurrently.Ability to liaise with counterparts in other organisations to analyse and creatively resolve issues.Demonstrable experience with hardware and software troubleshooting functions, including familiarity with using set procedures and policies to guide decision making.Experience using mainstream desktop and web-based GIS software and products (preferably Esri ArcGIS application suite).Experience in local government is highly desirable.Specialist Skills and KnowledgeKnowledge and experience supporting applications covering systems and database management.Highly numerate and literate, with the ability to produce high quality reports, operational documentation and implementation communications.Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management and planning skills.Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.Experience advising key stakeholders.Ability to analyse business issues, conceptualise requirements and develop specifications.Some knowledge of programming languages.Demonstrated practical experience in an information systems environment.Experience in the maintenance of VicMap data, including M1s, road name changes etc via the Vicmap Editing Service (VES).Understanding of the Victorian Government data warehouse (DataShare) and its uses, especially within a local government context.Extensive experience in creating, maintaining and enhancing spatial data and metadata.Ability to use spatial technologies and data analysis techniques, to derive spatial information, to enhance decision making and delivery of services.Ability to develop and implement data standards, templates and system processes to ensure that all spatial data is maintained and managed correctly.Knowledge and understanding of the delivery of corporate spatial services and integration with other corporate applications.To Apply:To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is Friday 29 November 2024.Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the key selection criteria.The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check.Contact:For any additional questions, please contact Sonny Shah - Executive Manager Information and Communication Technology via email at ****** or alternatively via phone on 0439686489.The City of Ballarat is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive working environment that embraces and values diversity, flexibility and child safety. We welcome applications from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity and richness this brings to our workplace and reasonable adjustments will be made to the process to ensure equitable access. We undertake an employment screening process to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate holds a valid working with children check and satisfactory criminal history record check.#J-18808-Ljbffr