Principal Spatial Administrator

Salary:

60 - 70

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

Brisbane - QLD

Industry:

IT & Communication

Reference:

3982769

Contact Name:

Luke Chamney

Contact Email:

lchamney@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

06-Nov-2025

About the Role An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Principal Spatial Administrator to join a forward-thinking local government organisation.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for the end-to-end management, maintenance, and optimisation of the organisation’s enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS). You’ll play a key role in ensuring the ongoing reliability, performance, and integrity of spatial systems while driving innovation and digital improvement across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities As a senior member of the Enterprise Applications team, you will:

Oversee and optimise the organisation’s Enterprise GIS and spatial data environments.
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of GIS platforms, web mapping, mobile mapping, databases, and cloud-based systems.
Monitor system performance, security, and backups, proactively resolving technical issues.
Maintain the integrity of GIS data through strong governance, metadata management, and spatial data quality frameworks.
Act as the subject matter expert for GIS matters, providing technical leadership and guidance.
Deliver complex spatial analyses, modelling, and data visualisation to support informed decision-making.
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient spatial services.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead the implementation of new technologies and processes.

About You You’re an experienced GIS professional who thrives on technical problem-solving and enjoys making a tangible impact through data-driven solutions. You’ll bring a strong blend of technical expertise, analytical ability, and collaboration skills.
You’ll also have:

Proven experience managing enterprise GIS platforms and spatial data systems.
Advanced proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS (Pro, Enterprise, Online) and FME.
Strong technical skills in data modelling, scripting, and automation (Python, Arcade, SQL).
In-depth understanding of cartography, spatial analysis, and visualisation techniques.
Excellent time management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Qualifications:

Degree in Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related discipline — or equivalent industry experience.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary aligned to local government award levels
A collaborative, supportive team environment
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities to drive innovation and continuous improvement within a modern digital environment

Apply Now If you’re ready to take the next step in your GIS career and lead the delivery of innovative spatial solutions within a progressive public sector environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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