INTERNAL ONLY - GIS DATA ANALYST

Personnel Area: City Planning and Sustainability 

Branch: City Planning and Economic Development 

Salary Range: Band 5 $91,900 - $104,172 per annum plus generous superannuation 

(Remuneration stated is for full-time positions) 

Work type: Temporary full-time (up to 2 years) 

Our Business and Branch 

City Planning and Sustainability is one of six divisions within the largest local government in Australia. Within this division, City Planning and Economic Development is the centre of excellence, developing strategic planning policy, economic strategies, quality urban design creative outcomes and key legislation including the Brisbane City Plan 2014.  

Monitoring Brisbane’s growth for our city under the Brisbane City Plan 2014 and South East Queensland Regional Plan is critical for delivering our city policy and is aligned to the themes of Brisbane Vision 2031. 

The Regional & Citywide Planning team is responsible for strategic planning policy research, formulation and legislative review, utilising demographic research, insights and analysis of current and emerging land use trends, including urban growth modelling.  

The Role 

An excellent opportunity for a GIS Data analyst to undertake research, spatial manipulation and work on the urban growth modelling for Brisbane city. This position has a healthy work life balance, career growth, and the opportunity to work with a high performing team of research and urban specialists. 

The GIS Data Analyst will support the delivery of significant urban development research projects for strategic land use and infrastructure planning, inclusive of the award winning ‘Virtual Brisbane’ 3D spatial model which provides visual analysis for locations and specific development proposals and the expansion of regional planning and growth modelling. 

To succeed you will demonstrate: 

• excellent communication skills with ability to work autonomously and also in a team 
• understanding of urban planning, land use and development activity datasets  
• ability to use database / GIS software and ability to learn land use 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.  

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible hybrid work arrangements  
• free gym and wellness centre  
• end of trip facilities 
• 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. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility. 

This role may require a Criminal History Check. 

For more information: Please call Claire Poless on 3403 7508

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: 9 Sep 2024 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. 

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