Geoscience Australia values the lands, water and sky as we work to deepen a shared understanding of Country and Earth. We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring connection, contribution and obligations to Country. Reflecting on our shared history, we are committed to listen and learn. About us Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organisation. We are the nation's trusted advisor on the geology and geography of Australia. We apply science and technology to describe and understand the Earth for the benefit of Australia. We apply our diverse professional expertise, our deep and trusted knowledge, our national-scale Earth observation infrastructure and our strong partnerships, to the opportunities and challenges that face our nation. Our culture Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged. Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offers a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements. What we can offer you When you work at Geoscience Australia you will have access to a range of benefits and the opportunity to experience a workplace culture that truly values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging. To learn more about our competitive salary, free onsite parking, generous flexible working arrangements and the role you can play in growing our culture click here . Our team The National Location Information Branch is responsible for delivering national foundation geospatial data, products and services. Our work supports government, industry and the community in areas such as emergency management, infrastructure planning, environmental management and economic development. We collaborate with partners across all levels of government and industry to deliver innovative solutions and ensure location information is accessible, trusted, reliable, interoperable, relevant and sustainably managed. We also lead national initiatives that strengthen Australia's geospatial capability, including the management of foundational datasets and the delivery of the Digital Atlas of Australia. The key duties of the position include We are looking for skilled and motivated geospatial professionals to help shape how Australia manages and uses national location information. These roles offer the chance to contribute to a diverse range of projects that support Australia's national geospatial capability and deliver real benefits for government, industry and the community. The following outlines the general responsibilities and attributes required for these roles. Specific duties and requirements for each available position are listed below. In these roles you will: Deliver geospatial data, products and services that support national priorities, often managing multiple projects and deadlines. Apply advanced GIS skills, including process automation and quality assurance, to complex spatial datasets using Esri tools (such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and related platforms). Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, setting priorities and supporting a collaborative, inclusive work environment. Coordinate and consult with stakeholders across Geoscience Australia, government and industry to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Prepare, review and maintain technical documentation, reports and metadata, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards. Use specialised software and cloud-based infrastructure for data analysis, automation and product delivery. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in geospatial data management and delivery, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes. Exercise sound judgement and initiative in managing competing priorities and adapting to changing demands and seeking out and accepting responsibility for outcomes. Maintain awareness of current developments in GIS and national foundation geospatial datasets to anticipate challenges and opportunities. To be successful in these roles you will: Possess strong leadership and management skills that foster a diverse, respectful and high-performing team environment. Demonstrate advanced technical capability in GIS, including process automation and quality assurance. Show experience using Esri tools and related geospatial technologies. Communicate with influence, tailoring messages for technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborate effectively, building and sustaining productive relationships with stakeholders. Display strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard. Demonstrate highly developed analytical, information synthesis and critical thinking skills. Manage competing priorities, demonstrating flexibility and resilience. Uphold the APS Values and Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, professionalism and accountability. Required skills, experience, knowledge and/or qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in geospatial science, geography, data science or a related field. Demonstrated experience working with geospatial data and related technologies. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Available roles Senior Technical Officer, Emergency Management Data Team (Non-ongoing to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension or ongoing) Play a critical role in strengthening Australia's ability to respond to natural disasters and assess their impacts to the people and environment through the delivery of foundation geospatial bushfire data products. You will design and implement advanced geospatial data workflows that deliver timely, reliable and actionable information to support national emergency management planning, relief and recovery. Your work will directly inform decision-making during critical events, through the provision of Australian bushfire geospatial data. Specific requirements: Demonstrated proficiency in Feature Manipulation Engine (FME) Form, FME Flow, cloud-based compute and storage systems (e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MS Azure), PostGIS, and Python. Experience with the aggregation and management of complex, high-resolution geospatial datasets. Demonstrated experience (or willingness to learn) in maintaining an innovative cloud computing environments for data processing, storage, and delivery. Demonstratable expertise in developing web applications and dashboards using Esri tools such as ArcGIS Experience Builder and StoryMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise/Online) would be desirable but not essential. Senior Geospatial Anaylst, Foundation Vector Data Team (Non-ongoing to 30 June 2026 with possibility of extension or ongoing) Lead and support a team to deliver trusted national foundation vector datasets, ensuring data meets user needs. Plan and maintain standardised processes for data aggregation, publishing, quality assurance and working with data custodians to aggregate and manage complex, high-resolution vector datasets. Specific requirements: Demonstrated experience in the creation, aggregation, management and publishing of high-quality geospatial data and insight products, using Esri ArcGIS, FME Form and/or Python. Experience in interpretating and applying data use conditions and developing metadata standards for complex geospatial datasets. Senior Geospatial Data Specialist, Data Coordination Team (Ongoing) Play a key role in shaping how Australia's priority national foundation geospatial data requirements are understood and met. Lead the development of the Branch's data governance, management and quality assurance practises that contribute to reliable and sustained data supply pipelines. You will work closely with stakeholders to identify national geospatial data gaps, opportunities and requirements and manage data sharing agreements and contracts. This role would particularly suit a generalist with an eye-for-detail and strong communication skills, with expertise in data/geospatial technologies and/or cloud-based data infrastructure as an advantage but not a requirement. Specific requirements: Demonstrated experience or understanding of data management and governance, including practical knowledge of metadata principles and documentation. Understanding of the national geospatial/data landscape is advantageous but not essential. Proven capability and/or demonstrated experience to negotiate and administer intergovernmental agreements and commercial data contracts with internal and external stakeholders. Experience developing and implementing data governance, management and quality assurance practices for long-term sustainability of geospatial data pipelines. Senior Geospatial Analyst, Digital Atlas of Australia (Ongoing) Join a dynamic team delivering the Digital Atlas of Australia, a national geospatial capability we're delivering on behalf of the Australian Government. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality spatial data and interactive applications that enable users to explore and understand Australia's geography, environment and communities through the Digital Atlas of Australia platform. Specific requirements: Demonstratable expertise in developing web applications and dashboards using Esri tools such as ArcGIS Experience Builder and StoryMaps (ArcGIS Enterprise/Online). Demonstrated ability to automate data and publishing workflows using FME and Python for scalability and performance. Demonstratable expertise in spatial visualisation and delivering user-focused, performance-aware web mapping solutions. Senior Geospatial Content Officer, Digital Atlas of Australia (Ongoing) Take a lead role in managing and curating the geospatial content ecosystem for the Digital Atlas of Australia. Oversee the full lifecycle of spatial data, maps, applications and metadata-ensuring accuracy, accessibility and compliance with governance standards. Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders to maintain content quality, support users, and drive improvements that enhance the Digital Atlas's value for government, industry and the community. Specific requirements: Demonstrated expertise in applying metadata standards and content governance to geospatial datasets and digital platforms. Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the application of copyright, privacy, and accessibility obligations relevant to geospatial content and user support. Experience administering groups and permissions in ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and providing responsive support to a diverse user base. Salary We encourage candidates with the right technical skills to apply, even if their salary expectations fall outside the typical bracket. The delegate is open to considering expertise and experience for salary negotiations with the successful applicant.
