Geographic Information System

Recruitment information for a GIS Officer position at North East Water. Position Information $78,527 to $88,313 plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience Full time (Monday to Friday). Location Primarily based in Regional Headquarters in Wodonga. This position undertakes occasional field based work where travel will be required. Abdul-Lateef Balogun, Coordinator Geospatial and Digital Assets on Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 26 January 2026 Mandatory Requirements Candidates must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorisation to work in Australia Current Australian Driver's Licence Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre‑employment checks including a police check and/or pre‑employment medical and functional testing where applicable. TheGIS Officer plays a vital role in the Geographical Information System (GIS) team and provides key project and technical support in the design, implementation and ongoing expansion of the GIS through: Data cleaning, validation and entry into the GIS. Supporting the ongoing maintenance and upgrades of the enterprise GIS platform. Undertaking spatial modelling and data analysis. Providing input into the long‑term strategic implementation of new features and functionality of the GIS platform. Key Responsibilities Capture and upload data to a range of asset management systems and processes. Provide technical support in the management, design and development of GIS infrastructure to support the use of web, desktop and mobile GIS applications. Engage with staff in the training and adoption of GIS software. Assist in the development of specialist map production and spatial analysis. Provide technical advice to our project managers to ensure adequate use and capture of spatial data during project delivery. Participate in the development and revision of policies and procedures by providing technical advice and support derived through investigative and analytical research and reviews. For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below. Geographic services our team provide that you will be involved in: Create, edit and/or remove above ground assets GIS Maps and Widgets (e.g., Trace Widget used to determine shut off‑valves and view impacted customers) Dial Before You Dig Build Over Easement Applications Flushing plans for our operations teams Aerial Imagery / Lidar Mapping for planning and development Key Selection Criteria To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria: Ability to analyse the quality of data, find and resolve issues and communicate recommendations with stakeholders. Experience collecting data with the ability to gather geographic data from various sources including maps, satellite imagery, and field surveys. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and autonomously as required, prioritising a wide variety of requests and tasks to meet business outcomes. Experience in the ESRI Enterprise platform (i.e., ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD). Knowledge and experience in the geospatial industry, particularly in relation to assets. We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments. Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted. Recruitment Privacy Statement North East Water is committed to protecting personal information provided by you in accordance with the principles of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. The information you provide will be used to assess your suitability for the advertised position which you are applying for. If all the requested information is not received, North East Water may be unable to consider your employment application. You may access the information you have provided to North East Water or our Privacy Statement by contacting our People and Culture team on or North East Water respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we operate and pays our respect to their Elders past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr