SPATIAL PLATFORM ADMINISTRATOR

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Brisbane City Council seeks a Spatial Platform Administrator to own a critical spatial platform for city operations. This full-time temporary role up to 2 years in the Brisbane CBD offers Band 7 remuneration of $132,572 to $144,942 plus super. You will be the technical authority for a GIS ecosystem, responsible for reliability, security, performance and cross-system integration, while guiding ITIL driven service delivery and stakeholder engagement. Key requirements include strong GIS concepts, experience optimizing complex apps, proven production issue resolution, ITIL service management, and the ability to lead through influence across teams and vendors. Apply with a tailored resume and one-page cover letter by 8 March 2026; a Criminal History Check is required. For more, contact Andrew Mead. Diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 2 years (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed)

Location: Brisbane CBD

Our Business 

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. 

Our Branch 

Information Services branch (ISB) delivers digital and information technologies to maintain and enhance Council’s information, processes and systems, and enable data driven insights to improve decision-making and customer experience. 

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to own and shape a mission‑critical spatial platform that supports city‑wide services and smarter decision‑making. As Spatial Platform Administrator, you’ll be the technical authority for a complex enterprise ecosystem - driving reliability, security, performance and seamless integration across systems that matter to how Brisbane operates every day.

Working at enterprise scale, you’ll blend deep technical expertise with service leadership, partnering with stakeholders, vendors and leaders across Council. You’ll guide platform strategy, lead ITIL‑aligned service delivery, and continuously improve how spatial technology enables outcomes for the city and its communities - making a tangible impact through technology that truly matters.

To be successful you will have:

• understanding of spatial concepts and GIS system capabilities
• strong experience supporting and optimising complex enterprise applications
• proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in live production environments
• solid understanding of ITIL service management and SLA‑driven operations
• confidence engaging stakeholders and providing clear, practical technical advice
• the ability to lead through influence and collaborate across teams and vendors.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• 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.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

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: Sunday 8 March 2026 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.