GIS Team Leader

About the role:

We are currently looking for GIS Team Leader to support the GIS practice in our Environment & Geosciences team on the East Coast of Australia. This position sits in Stantec’s GIS and Spatial team, assisting with internal and external GIS support, data management and geospatial analysis. 

 This opportunity will provide leadership to the local team to ensure alignment to company strategy, initiatives, vision, and culture.  The successful candidate will be the advocate of the business both internally within Stantec and externally to clients and professional organization.

 This role can be based in any of our offices along the East Coast including Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra. We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

 Day to day tasks may involve:

·         Lead and mentor a small team of highly skilled GIS specialists.

·         Lead and execute all facets of GIS projects, including technical and non-technical aspects.

·         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS solutions into broader organizational workflows.

·         Provide technical support to the GIS team and broader business.

·         Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts.

·         Participate in core spatial tasks such as production of cartographic figures, spatial database management, production / QAQC of spatial data deliverables, and adhoc GIS support to Stantec staff.

·         Ensure allocated projects and proposals are planned, programmed and appropriately managed to meet or exceed client expectations.

·         Develop and create GIS solutions to aid stakeholders, clients, and other users in understanding the relationships, patterns and trends of geospatial information.

·         Initiate and manage geospatial business development opportunities, actively participate in and lead client service through establishing and maintaining strong relationships

·         Develops a presence in the market with reputation and client relationships to help position for future work.

·         Coordinate resource and technical development requirements with Practice Leaders, Technical Discipline Leaders and other Team Leaders based both locally and in other Australian Offices.

·         Lead and/or review proposals for pricing, approach and methodology, variation estimates and submission documents, and review and evaluate subconsultant tender response submissions to ensure suitability. 

To be successful for this role you'll need to:

·         Qualification in GIS, Geology, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

·         7+ years’ experience working (preferably consultancy).

·         Experience working with GIS platforms, the ESRI software suite including ArcGIS Desktop, Portal for ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Online.

·         Experience creating online tools using ArcGIS Online Essential Apps and Field Apps.

·         FME and visual programming fundamentals for data manipulation is desirable.

·         Have a passion to learn and develop new skills.

·         Be interested in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

·         Enjoy working with stakeholders and be customer and client focused.

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

·         Flexible Working Arrangements.

·         Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

·         Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning, and on-the-job learning

·         Mentoring for your own development

·         A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.

·         Professional Memberships

·         Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

·         Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

·         Service Recognition Awards

·         Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.