Permanent, Full Time
LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB
We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative leader to coordinate Council’s Enterprise Applications and GIS Team. In this role, you’ll oversee the management, optimisation, and development of our core enterprise platforms including Civica Authority, Infor Pathway, and the ESRI GIS platform ensuring they are stable, secure, and aligned with organisational needs.
You’ll play a key role in supporting critical business functions across finance, payroll, property, planning, customer service, asset management, and environmental monitoring. By driving integration, custom development, and vendor partnerships, you’ll ensure our ERP and GIS platforms deliver maximum value, efficiency, and service outcomes in line with Council’s Digital Strategy.
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position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU
You will bring a strong blend of technical expertise and leadership capability to this role. With a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, GIS, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience, you have a proven track record of leading enterprise applications or GIS teams in complex organisations. Your background includes deep experience in ERP administration, support, and optimisation, coupled with strong knowledge of how ERP systems underpin business processes. You are highly skilled in GIS platforms, with expertise in configuration, custom development, and integration of geospatial applications.
You are adept at delivering system enhancements and integrations that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, and you have demonstrated success in managing contracts and negotiations to achieve value-for-money outcomes. Your ability to engage stakeholders and translate technical capabilities into practical business solutions sets you apart, as do your financial and vendor management skills in budgeting, licensing, and contract negotiation. Above all, you bring integrity, confidentiality, and ethical judgement to the management of sensitive data, ensuring trust and confidence in Council’s systems.
LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS
This position provides:
- Competitive salary from $127,635 to $148,333 a year plus superannuation
- 35-hour working week with flexible and hybrid working options
- Access to professional development and training opportunities
- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!
CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you’re joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
LET’S START
- If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 30 November 2025.
- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Josh Crooks, Chief Technology Officer, 02 4921 0380 or via email jcrooks@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please click here or contact Penny Howell, Talent Acquisition Coordinator on 0437 931 461 via email phowell@lakemac.nsw.gov.au.
- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re here for you!
- To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
