GIS Team Leader (Fixed-Term)

• Rare opportunity to lead and develop a small GIS team   
• Join an innovative lower north shore Council  
• Full-time 12 months’ fixed-term opportunity; part-time arrangement may be considered for the right candidate
• Total package from $139,109 to $169,474 pa inclusive of 12% superannuation / plus travel support, 35 hours per week

Why Apply? 

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.  

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a GIS Team Leader you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the area of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to provide leadership, technical expertise and additional delivery capacity to drive continuous improvement and service enhancement.

Mosman Council have a close knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.

Why You’ll Like Working Here  

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care. 

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.  

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.  

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.

We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents. 

We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here. 

What You’ll Be Working On  

You will lead the GIS team to develop, maintain and support Council’s GIS service, maximise effective work practices and continual improvement program.

You will ensure accurate data, spatial analysis and high-quality outputs to make sure Council’s GIS information meets all statutory and regulatory requirements within mandated deadlines.

This role will see you frequently liaising with vendors, internal and external customers as well as driving continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

• You will hold tertiary qualifications in Geographical Information Systems, Land Information, Environment or Spatial Sciences, and significant experience in a relevant GIS role.
• You will be expert in MAPInfo or equivalent GIS software systems and spatial databases and possess knowledge of property information within the Local Government context.
• Your ability to motivate, lead and manage staff will contribute to your success in the role.

How to Apply 

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later. 
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. 
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Wallace on 9978 4019 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description. 

Applications close:    11.59pm, 25 November 2026 
 

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people