Tweed Shire Council

GIS Analyst

Play a key role in shaping data‑driven decisions by managing, capturing and maintaining vital spatial and planning data within our Geographic Information System. You'll provide expert geospatial insights, analysis and products that empower the organisation and our stakeholders with accurate, timely spatial information.

About the role:

• Provide professional geospatial support to the Planning and Regulation Division, delivering accurate and timely planning‑related spatial information across the organisation.
• Coordinate the management, capture, interrogation and maintenance of Tweed Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan spatial datasets - Council’s key statutory land‑use planning instruments - within the GIS.
• Ensure the integrity of all spatial data and attributes for Planning 10.7 Certificates, including managing and improving processes that synchronise attributes with Council’s property system.
• Deliver specialist spatial advice, analysis, mapping products and technical support to planning staff and other teams, contributing to informed and effective decision‑making.
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures that ensure the accuracy, consistency and currency of environmental, planning and statutory datasets across all GIS and mapping systems.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -click herefor more).

We are seeking:

• An experienced GIS professional with advanced skills in Geographic Information Systems and spatial information management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of planning regulations and proven experience maintaining Local Environmental Plan data and mapping standards.
• A specialist skilled in analysing complex spatial datasets and producing high‑quality maps, reports and spatial outputs.
• A critical thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including experience identifying and implementing effective business processes.
• An extensive understanding of NSW Planning Legislation - particularly Planning 10.7 Certificates - along with experience in data management, quality assurance and geospatial project delivery.
• Desirable: A Bachelor of Spatial Science or related degree in GIS or similar.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join anemployer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 8 May 2026 at12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application willnotbe considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.

• Have your Resume document ready to go.
• Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
• You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
• Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

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Selection Criteria:

• Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
• Please describe your experience working with Geographic Information Systems and managing complex spatial information?
• Tell us about a time where you worked with planning regulations, particularly involving the maintenance of Local Environmental Plan (LEP) data and mapping standards.
• Provide examples of how you have analysed complex spatial datasets and produced high‑quality maps, reports or spatial outputs?
• What is your understanding of NSW Planning Legislation, especially Planning 10.7 Certificates, and how have you applied this knowledge in data management, quality assurance or geospatial projects?

Desirable:

• Do you hold a Bachelor of Spatial Science or related degree in GIS or similar?

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UnitIT & Strategic PlanningJob Grade6IndustryIT & Strategic PlanningEmployment TypeFull-time