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Michelle Alley

Lake Cathie,NSW

Summary

Spatial industry professional with over 20 years of experience delivering enterprise GIS and asset data solutions across government and private sector environments, with a strong focus on utilities and infrastructure. Expertise includes enterprise GIS administration, spatial database management, asset management systems, network mapping, spatial analysis, and data validation.

Proven ability to support utility networks, asset lifecycle management, fire and emergency response, and infrastructure planning through the delivery of accurate, authoritative spatial data. Highly experienced in GIS and CAD software suites, with a demonstrated track record of improving data quality, enhancing asset visibility, and delivering scalable spatial solutions aligned with operational, regulatory, and organisational requirements.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior GIS Administrator

Onneer
Lake Cathie, NSW (remote)
04.2022 - Current

Specialising in government contacts, delivering ArcGIS solutions to government clients: ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise and AGOL deployments and upgrades, managed services, driving improvements in spatial infrastructure, system optimisation, and providing technical leadership in delivering future-ready geospatial solutions.

Key roles include:

  • Lead GIS Administrator for the Digital Atlas of Australia (DAA) & Geoinformation Delivery Platform (GDP): Multiple ArcGIS Enterprise and AGOL environments, hosted by Geoscience Australia.
  • Lead technical support for Great Barrier Reef Marine Protection Authority (GBRMPA).

Director

Geo Align Consulting
Moruya, NSW
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Spatial administration & implementation
  • Map production & management
  • Architectural drafting

GIS Administrator

Eurobodalla Shire Council
10.2013 - 07.2021
  • Design, administration and maintenance of GIS databases and database processes - Oracle and SQL
  • Design and management of FME Flow instances & FME Form workbenches.
  • Configuration, development and maintenance of Council’s GIS Applications – TechOne Spatial / IntraMaps, AutoCAD Map 3D, Munsys, Enlighten, QGIS and other GIS related software Trimble Pathfinder Office, WaterCAD, MapInfo and Global Mapper.
  • Identify and analyse business requirements and process improvements related to the use of Council GIS systems.
  • Manage the provision of training for end users across Council.
  • Maintain strict compliance of data agreements and MOU with internal and external stakeholders / users.
  • Leadership and supervision of GIS team.
  • Duties as outlined below for the position of GIS Co-Ordinator / Officer.

Event Sales Coordinator

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
Canada
10.2011 - 10.2013

Marine Maintenance Administrator

Hayman Island Resort
10.2010 - 10.2011

GIS Co-Ordinator

MidCoast Water
01.2010 - 10.2010
  • Administration, development and testing of the GIS Application – Autodesk Topobase (client and web interface), MapGuide Studio, FME and other GIS related software specific to MidCoast Water.
  • Development and administration of the integration links between MidCoast Water Asset Information System, Record/ Document Management System, Corporate Property System and Drawing Management System.
  • Leadership and supervision of GIS team.
  • Development and implementation of 2010 GIS Strategy and management of GIS budget.
  • Organisation of the supply of sequel aerial photography for MidCoast Water’s Major Projects. Bootawa Dam: Water Treatment plant (multi-million dollar project).
  • Analysis and bulk input of the Gloucester sewer and water schemes - due to governmental amalgamation.
  • Involved with the GIS legislative requirements, including hotspot mapping (fibre optic cables), and the GIS map disclaimer, intellectual property and the supply / ownership of dataset and imagery.
  • Duties as outlined below for the position of GIS Officer.

GIS Officer – System Quality & Analysis

MidCoast Water
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Maintaining and developing an accurate GIS, including the analysis of geospatial database / information.
  • The use of a range of different GIS applications: - Autodesk Topobase Web and Client - AutoCAD Munsys - used in conjunction with AutoCAD Civil and Map 3D - Enlighten (front end web application) - MapInfo - ESRI’s ArcGIS.
  • The use of a range of other software applications: - Asset Information System, Property Information System, Records Management System, Radius Studio (Data Compliance Software), WaterCAD (Water Distribution Modelling and Management System), Trimble GPS and Pathfinder Office Software.
  • Ongoing support and testing of web-based GIS applications: Topobase Web/ Client, WaterCAD and Radius Studio.
  • Work As Executed (WAE) input (internal and external), work order renewals, cartographic map production.
  • The development of quality-based reports, general office and management support duties.
  • Field data capture including GPS (Trimble) and Asset investigation work (Wincan).
  • Work closely in a team environment with other departments including: Asset Management, Design and Construction, Information Technology, and Operations.
  • Working and liaising with other Local Government Authorities including the Department of Lands (NSW), surrounding Council’s and other Water Utilities.
  • Team member responsible for the management, development and implementation of Radius Studio – data compliance software developed by 1Spatial UK company.
  • Part of team involved with the mapping of ‘survey cadastre’ and the development of a MOU with the Department of Lands (NSW) in regard to the sharing of this information.
  • Part of team involved with the implementation and maintenance of the Quality and Quantity program – improving the quality of asset information available.
  • Part of the team involved with the development of the MidCoast Water GIS Strategy 2006 – 2010.
  • MidCoast Water representative and delegate at several GIS conferences: GITA 2008 – Sydney, Spatially Enabled Government Summit 2008 – Canberra, 1Spatial 2008 – Stanford, UK, Open Spatial Conference 2007 – Sydney.
  • MidCoast Water Workplace Consultative & OHS Committee representative Feb 2008 – May 2009.

Education

Diploma - Spatial Information (GIS)

TAFE NSW
01.2010

Certificate IV - Project Management

TAFE NSW
01.2009

Certificate of Proficiency - Architectural Drafting

Apprenticeship & Traineeship Board
01.2007

Certificate IV - Architectural Technology

TAFE NSW
01.2006

Skills

  • Enterprise GIS administration and delivery (ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online)
  • Spatial data management, analysis, quality assurance, and authoritative mapping
  • Utilities and infrastructure GIS, including network and asset lifecycle support
  • Spatial database design and administration (Oracle, SQL)
  • Data integration and automation using FME Form and FME Flow
  • GIS–asset system and CAD–GIS integration
  • Emergency management, fire response, and infrastructure planning support
  • Technical leadership, team supervision, and end-user training
  • Data governance, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration across government environments

Certification

  • The Expert Leader, May 2025
  • Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012, July 2014
  • Effective Leadership, February 2009
  • OHS Consultation, November 2008
  • Map 3D Geospatial and MapGuide Studio, August 2008
  • Business Writing, March 2008
  • Working Smart with Microsoft, April 2006
  • WaterCAD & Water GEMS, April 2006
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D, March 2006
  • OHS Induction, November 2006

Personal Achievements

ESRI User Conference

  • International SAG Award - Digital Atlas of Australia, Geoscience Australia
  • San Diago, USA, July 2025

National Emergency Metal - Australia

  • Achieved for mapping services provided during the 2019 / 2020 NSW bushfires.
  • Moruya, NSW, Dec 2021

Spatially Enabled Australian Government Summit

  • Speaker – Utilities Section. Canberra, Australia, July 2008
  • Presentation – The Importance of Data Quality.

1Spatial Conference

  • International Speaker – Utilities Section. United Kingdom.
  • Presentation – Spatial Information & Integration.

Timeline

Senior GIS Administrator

Onneer
04.2022 - Current

Director

Geo Align Consulting
07.2021 - 04.2022

GIS Administrator

Eurobodalla Shire Council
10.2013 - 07.2021

Event Sales Coordinator

Whistler Blackcomb, Canada
10.2011 - 10.2013

Marine Maintenance Administrator

Hayman Island Resort
10.2010 - 10.2011

GIS Co-Ordinator

MidCoast Water
01.2010 - 10.2010

GIS Officer – System Quality & Analysis

MidCoast Water
01.2005 - 01.2010

Certificate IV - Project Management

TAFE NSW

Certificate of Proficiency - Architectural Drafting

Apprenticeship & Traineeship Board

Certificate IV - Architectural Technology

TAFE NSW

Diploma - Spatial Information (GIS)

TAFE NSW
Michelle Alley