Senior Asset Manager (GIS)

The Company
Our client, Murray Irrigation, is seeking a Senior Asset Officer (GIS) to lead the management, data integrity, and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Asset Management System (AMS) and Geographic Information System (GIS). This role drives best-practice spatial data governance, provides expert technical guidance, and delivers strategic analysis to underpin asset lifecycle decision-making across the organisation.
Murray Irrigation is the largest private irrigation water delivery company in Australia, formed as an unlisted public company in March 1995 when the NSW Government privatised its Murray Irrigation area and districts. The company's irrigators are also shareholders and include 2,100 landholdings across 724,000 hectares in the Southern Riverina. 
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager, this role offers flexible working arrangements (onsite, remote, or hybrid, with a minimum requirement of 3 days per month on site). The role acts as the technical authority on GIS and asset data matters, with key responsibilities including:

• Leading the ongoing management, enhancement, and governance of AMS and GIS systems to ensure high availability, data quality, and access control.
• Leading the GIS workstream for new Asset Management System implementations, including designing, building, and maintaining integrations between GIS platforms and enterprise systems.
• Designing, building, and maintaining a suite of high-quality web maps, dashboards, and field collection applications (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123) to drive capability across field and operational teams.
• Automating spatial data workflows, ETL processes, and repetitive tasks using scripting tools such as Python, Arcade, FME, or equivalent.
• Conducting advanced spatial analysis, geographic modelling, and scenario analysis to support capital planning, asset replacement schedules, and resource allocation.
• Leading data quality improvement programs, establishing QA/QC processes, and governing spatial data collection standards for field operations.
• Providing technical guidance, training, and support across business units to build organisational capability in spatial systems and asset data tools.

About You
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking spatial specialist with strong technical expertise in enterprise GIS platforms, spatial data governance, and system integrations. To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, Surveying, or a related field combined with substantial experience in a senior or specialist enterprise GIS role.
• Extensive experience in the administration, architecture, and strategic customisation of the full ESRI product suite (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI Web Apps, Field Maps, Survey123).
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise data management systems, system administration, configuration, and GIS–enterprise system integrations.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Arcade, FME, or equivalent to automate spatial workflows and data pipelines.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, managing, and improving field data collection apps and user workflows for non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for senior leadership and operational teams.
• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to work autonomously, exercise sound professional judgment, and drive continuous improvement.

Why This Role
Unique opportunity to drive spatial innovation and lead the enterprise GIS function for a major regional water infrastructure provider. To enquire about this role, please phone Charles MacCallum on 1300 380 701 for a confidential conversation. Or apply online with a tailored cover letter and resume.