GIS Trainee - Inner West Council

GIS Trainee

Ability Advocates, in collaboration with Inner West Council is thrilled to offer an innovative 12-month trainee program designed to help people with disabilities thrive in the workplace, and to foster inclusive workplaces.

With quarterly intakes and paid traineeships and wrap around supports for both the trainee and Inner West Council including specialised team of allied health professionals, recruitment, employment and disability specialists traineeships are designed to have a positive outcome for the applicants and Inner West Council.

We are calling an eager GIS trainee to join the team in the IT Department where you will be able to work with highly diverse teams where you will be contributing to making a real difference while rapidly building your IT skills.

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing technical advice and support to Inner West Councils GIS applications
• Assist with tasks relating to (Intramaps, Intramaps Public, Map Production, Updating GIS layers, Property Addressing queries).
• Collecting Spatial data using GPS data
• Assist in creation of new GIS layers
• Assist in Street numbering matters and property related searches
• General administration duties

What we are looking for:

• Individuals with experience in Microsoft Windows, Office and Excel
• Experience or background in Spatial Information Services
• Willingness to undergo Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Services at Tafe NSW
• Ability displaying initiative and innovative GIS approaches to problem diagnosis, resolution and work-flow improvement whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service
• Ability to show importance of excellent customer service through communication and service provision

You will be liaising with internal and external clients including teams in ICT, Property, Council Staff, and Residents.

Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration are values that we hope to find in you. If you feel that you satisfy the above, and you're looking for an opportunity to join a strong Team of IT specialists - this could just be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We look forward to receiving your application

Closing date: Friday, 19th July 2024

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important Inner West and its future direction. We know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.