Connecting Spatial Professionals

Our Victorian Government client is seeking a permanent GIS Team Leader to start ASAP. 

The team leader will be very hands on role so our client is looking for someone with a good cross section of technical skills as well as some team leader experience. 

ENVIRONMENT OVERVIEW 

• Our client are primarily a MapInfo site
• Most staff use Intramaps - a web based GIS data viewer, query and analysis solution
• They use Spatialware (a SQL database) to manage our GIS data
• They have developed a number of in-house mobile applications for use out in the field (using a combination of MapBasic and ArcPad)
• They have 2 existing permanent GIS staff.  The Team Leader role is a newly created role. The successful candidate will need to be very 'hands-on' with the technical delivery of GIS services and also be able to provide good strategic and supervisory support for the GIS team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Tertiary qualification in the field of GIS or other related disciplines is required.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of GIS data capture and integration methodologies, relational databases, metadata standards and the maintenance and presentation of quality spatial data sets.
• Advanced knowledge in the management of an enterprise grade Geographic Information System incorporating desktop, server and web based environments.
• Proven ability in understanding of and experience with IT systems and applications.
• Experience in driving process improvement across an organisation.
• Current Victorian Drivers Licence. 

SPECIALIST SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

• High-level analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possess good knowledge of SQL Server and/or spatial relational databases.
• Possess good GIS application development, programming and implementation skills.
• Possess skills and knowledge to research and develop solutions to spatial issues. 

MANAGEMENT SKILLS 

• Ability to supervise, motivate, support and manage staff and contribute to long term staffing strategies.
• High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with Senior Management, Staff and Customers within Council and in the external environment.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to members of the department and wider organisation.
• Ability to set priorities, plan and organise workloads and monitor performance objectives despite conflicting pressures.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all levels of Council, to achieve positive results.
• Ability to manage projects within budget and timelines.  

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 

• A commitment to delivering an excellent standard of customer service.
• Ability to relate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to negotiate, influence and gain cooperation and support from others.
• Ability to liaise with counterparts in other organisations to discuss and resolve specialist problems

 

To be considered for the role, apply online with the following: 

1. A current resume in word format
2. A covering letter addressing the above selection criteria, especially your team leader experience
3. When you are available to start and
4. Your preferred annual salary 

For more information contact Dean Howell on 0417 805 998