SNR SPATIAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 6 ($116,089 - $128,453) + Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 24 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane Square (hybrid)

Our Business

Corporate Services is committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology.

Our Branch

Information Services branch (ISB) delivers digital and information technologies to maintain and enhance Council’s information, processes and systems, and enable data driven insights to improve decision-making and customer experience.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Spatial Information Specialist to provide expert advice and technical support for our Spatial ETL Platform.

In this role, you will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver high-quality spatial information services that support informed decision-making and operational outcomes. Using your expertise with automating data workflows, you will help develop practical solutions, improve business processes, and maximise the value of spatial information across the organisation.

As a senior member of the team, you will provide technical leadership, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the delivery of innovative spatial solutions that support Council's operations and the community.

You will need to bring specific skills and experience including but not limited to:

• a working knowledge of all facets of GIS disciplines
• strong skills and knowledge of Spatial Information Management principles and practices
• proven working knowledge of the ESRI Enterprise Suite of products and the use of Relational Database Systems for the storage and management of spatial information
• demonstrated excellent customer focused behaviour when delivering services with a proven ability to liaise with customers and staff at all levels 

The ideal candidate will have:

• experience in the administration and management of ArcSDE geodatabases
• proven ability to automate workflows using FME products
• development experience with Python and ArcGIS API for Python
• a working knowledge of server technologies including AGOL and ArcGIS Enterprise

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 0 7 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.