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 offer 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 You will be part of Geoscience Australia's National Location Information Branch which is responsible for ensuring Australia's national location information is accessible, trusted, reliable, interoperable, relevant and sustainably managed. The Branch plays a leading role in shaping the future of Australia's geospatial landscape and is leading the development and delivery of the Digital Atlas of Australia, a national geospatial capability we're delivering on behalf of the Australian Government. The Digital Atlas of Australia brings together, curates and connects trusted national datasets from across government into an interactive, secure and easy-to-use online platform. it's transforming the way data on Australia's geography, people, economy and environment Is accessed and used to inform smarter, faster place-based decisions for Australia's future. The key duties of the position include The role As a Geospatial Systems Officer on the Digital Atlas of Australia team, you will work support the administration and maintenance of GIS systems across a national geospatial infrastructure. You will ensure secure access, system integrity and effective user and issue management. In this role you will: Manage user accounts and access controls, including account creation, permission updates, and deactivation of inactive users, to maintain secure and appropriate access across Digital Atlas environments. Monitor user activity and enforce access policies to protect sensitive content and ensure compliance with government standards. Assist with backup procedures, software updates, and patch testing to maintain system performance and minimize disruption. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for GIS environments, ensuring continuity of operations and timely issue resolution. Maintain comprehensive documentation to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency. Coordinate communications related to user accounts, access requests, and issue resolution, collaborating with senior administrators and technical teams as required. Collaborate with senior administrators and technical teams to implement changes, resolve issues, and support priority requests across environments. To be successful in the role you will: Demonstrate strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining system integrity and security. Communicate effectively with users and team members, providing clear guidance and support for technical issues. Show initiative and adaptability in responding to evolving requirements and supporting operational improvements. Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in Geographic Information Systems, Computing Science or a related discipline. Proven skills in monitoring system integrity, executing backups, applying software updates and troubleshooting technical issues to maintain reliable and secure GIS operations. Experience producing clear, comprehensive documentation and communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders to support knowledge sharing and operational consistency. 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. Are you unsure about applying? Did you know that a Hewlett Packard internal report found that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60 per cent of the job requirements? Women and other people from diverse backgrounds tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on what we are looking for, please still apply or get in touch with the contact officer to learn more about the role. To Apply Please visit the careers page of our website to submit your application via our e-Recruit system. Your application should include: Your resume (no more than 3 pages) A brief statement (no more than 700 words) outlining your transferable skills, experience and capabilities related to the role and the value you would bring to Geoscience Australia. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Holly Badior on (02) 6249 5821 or email holly.badior@ga.gov.au. To learn more about applying for roles within the Australian Public Services please review 'Applying for an APS job: cracking the code'.
