INTERNAL ONLY - GIS DATA ANALYST

Personnel Area: City Planning and Economic Development Services 

Branch: City Planning and Design 

Section: Strategic Planning  

Salary Range: Band 4 AUD $89,207 to $95,764 per annum plus superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary 

The Opportunities 

There has never been a more exciting time to be a planner in Brisbane. As the city experiences rapid population growth, planning for new homes, jobs and vibrant mixed-use communities is critical to shaping its future. 

Brisbane City Council’s Strategic Planning section is delivering suburban precincts and citywide amendments to support housing, employment and communities across the city. To further this work, we have an exciting opportunities for GIS Data Analyst to undertake research, spatial manipulation and work on the urban growth modelling for Brisbane city 

Our Business and Branch 

City Planning and Design develops strategic planning policy, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014. Monitoring Brisbane’s growth under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for making the future of the city happen, aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031. 

What can this role offer you? 

• the chance to shape Brisbane’s inner city and suburban transformation 
• involvement in high-impact, city-shaping projects 
• a supportive and collaborative team culture 
• opportunities for professional growth and career progression 
• work with experienced professionals who are passionate about creating great places. 

Key Responsibilities  

You will undertake research, manipulate spatial data and work on the urban modelling for the city. This will be primarily focused on data foundations for planning projects in strategic planning, infrastructure coordination, precinct and urban renewal precincts. These contribute to the development of the research program and strategic land use models and information systems to support the Strategic Planning Section. 

• excellent communication skills with ability to work autonomously  in a team environment 
• understanding of urban planning principles, and relationships between land use and development activities. 
• ability to use tools such as GIS software, FME, SQL for data management and delivery, as well as the ability to learn urban growth models 
• ability to comprehend and analyse demographic and urban infrastructure issues 
• highly developed cartographic skills that pertain to map production, data analysis and manipulation using Geographical Information Systems. 
• process, research, model and analyse land use and development activity to support strategic planning and economic development functions 
• process, test and model land use and development inputs to monitor and interpret city evolution and growth projections 
• undertake and manage processes for reporting and monitoring internal and external information requests 
• advance data management, GIS mapping and growth modelling methodologies and processes that facilitate evidence-based planning, policy development and investment strategies. 

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. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

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 will require a Criminal History Check. 

For more information: Please call Steven Harvey 07 3403 0021

Application Closing Date:  23/03/2026 2025 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.