Senior Asset Officer (GIS) (Deniliquin)

The Opportunity Make a meaningful contribution. Murray Irrigation Limited is enhancing the performance, safety and longevity of one of Australia’s largest irrigation networks and we’re looking for a Senior Asset Officer to lead the organisation’s GIS and asset data functions.
- Full-time on-site role based in the beautiful town of Deniliquin, NSW
- Remote or hybrid working options available for the right candidate
- Market-competitive salary and benefits package Murray Irrigation Limited (MIL) is searching for an experienced Senior Asset Officer to lead the management, integrity and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Asset Management System and Geographic Information System. Your work will enhance the quality of asset lifecycle decisions while reducing risk, and enabling more efficient, evidence‑based outcomes across the organisation. The Company & Values MIL 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. MIL is located in southern NSW and uses approximately 2,755km of gravity-fed earthen channels to deliver a five-year average of 728GL to their landholders, through efficient management of their NSW Murray Regulated River Water Access Licences (WALs). Head office is in Deniliquin with branch offices in Finley and Wakool. Farm businesses in the area predominately include rice, cereals, wheat, canola, annual pasture, dairy, wool, beef and lamb, with an average gross value agriculture production of $500 million. MIL is a values-based company and committed to embracing the core principles of Wellbeing and Safety, Accountability, Teamwork, Embrace Change, Respect which guide their leadership and behaviours within their organisation. For more details please visit: About the role Reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager, this role provides the successful candidate with flexible working options, including onsite, remote, or hybrid arrangements. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Lead the organisation’s GIS and asset data functions, driving the integrity, accuracy, and strategic use of spatial data.
- Provide leadership over the management, enhancement, and governance of AMS and GIS systems to ensure high availability and data quality.
- Lead data system improvements, including upgrades and integrations, to support and enhance organisational capability.
- Drive asset data collection programs and delivering advanced spatial analysis and mapping services that underpin strategic decision-making across the organisation.
- Provide expert technical guidance and onsite support across field teams and business units, and
- Act as the technical authority on GIS and asset data matters, providing strategic advice to Water Delivery and other business units Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will be a highly organised, analytical professional with strong asset management expertise, experienced in system governance, lifecycle planning and compliance. To be successful in this role, you will have the following experience and attributes:
- Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience in asset management
- Significant experience with enterprise data management systems, including system administration, configuration, and continuous improvement.
- Advanced skills in spatial data analysis and management
- Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Surveying and Spatial Science, or a related field (or similar), combined with substantial demonstrated experience in a senior or specialist GIS role.
- Extensive experience in the operations, administration, and strategic customisation of a large enterprise GIS
- Advanced and demonstrated knowledge of the full ESRI product suite (ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, ESRI Web Apps, Field Maps, Survey123)
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, managing, and continuously improving field apps, data collection workflows, and user experiences for diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong project leadership and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and identify and implement improvements.
- Current drivers licence.
- Desirable: Irrigation/water infrastructure knowledge, experience in agribusiness and experience with computer system administration and management. What we offer To attract the best candidates, MIL is offering a competitive salary & benefits package as well as the option for remote or hybrid working arrangements. If you’re excited about joining a values‑driven organisation and want to contribute to essential infrastructure that underpins regional resilience and growth, this could be your next role! Some of the benefits offered by Murray Irrigation include salary packing arrangements, including significant remote area salary packaging benefits, novated leases, uniform, TPD insurance, supported study opportunities, health and wellbeing programs, purchase leave, annual flu vax and skin checks, flexible work arrangements, performance incentives and paid parental leave How to apply Please apply with your CV and a cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing the following key points: 1. Your background and interests/qualifications – making you the right candidate for this role 2. Something unique about your background and experience that you would bring to this role and the team We are committed to filling this role quickly and reserve the right to close advertisement once a suitable candidate has been identified. To avoid missing out apply now. Murray Irrigation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qx79n