Asset Management Spatial Information Officer

Job No: MER610

Location: Coburg

Hybrid Working #LI-Hybrid
Full time, maximum term role for 9 months (based on 38 hours per week)
Monthly RDO
Diverse, supportive and collaborative culture
Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 195,125 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About the role

Shape the future of our infrastructure management through data, mapping, and innovation.

Are you a GIS expert who loves turning data into meaningful insights? Want to play a key role in delivering Improvement infrastructure management and community outcomes?

We’re looking for a highly skilled Asset Management Spatial Information Officer to join our Assets and Programs team on a 9-month backfill opportunity. This is your chance to step into a critical role within a vibrant team supporting the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of our asset systems and spatial data.

Skills and experience required to perform the role

Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Geospatial Science, Surveying, Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline; or lesser formal qualifications with substantial relevant industry experience
Demonstrated experience working with GIS platforms (ArcGIS essential) for spatial data management, analysis, and mapping
Proven experience with asset management systems and infrastructure data environments.
Strong background in data analysis, reporting, and problem-solving within a GIS or asset management context
Experience contributing to data quality improvement, system development, or continuous improvement initiatives
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities effectively
Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
Experience in local government or public infrastructure environments
Familiarity with platforms such as Assetic, TechnologyOne, or Geocortex

What the role can offer

Monthly RDO
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Clint Vandepeer on or .

Applications close: 11:30pm, Wednesday 15 July 2026.
*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and Qualifications. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How to apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

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