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About usGeoscience 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 cultureOur 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 youWhen 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 teamJoin the dedicated team at the National Location Information Branch within Geoscience Australia, where we are at the forefront of ensuring Australia's national location information is accessible, trusted, reliable, interoperable, relevant, and sustainably managed. As part of this team, you will contribute to the Digital Atlas of Australia project, one of three major location-based initiatives that are transforming how we interact with and understand geographic data.
The Digital Atlas of Australia project brings together, curates and connects trusted national datasets from across government into an interactive, secure, and easy-to-use online platform. Anyone, anywhere can explore, analyse and visualise data on Australia's geography, people, economy and environment.
Join us in leveraging the power of location-based information to address shared challenges and make a positive impact on Australia's data landscape. Be part of a dynamic team that is driving innovation and shaping the future of geospatial data management and analysis.
The key duties of the position include:The roleWe are seeking several highly skilled GIS Analysts to join the Geoscience Australia team and play a pivotal role in curating and publishing location data. As a GIS Analyst, you will utilise your expertise in GIS software, data management, analytics, and data quality assurance to ensure the accuracy, accessibility, and usability of spatial datasets. Working within the ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online systems, you will be responsible for publishing web services and applications to deliver accurate and accessible spatial data for impactful decision-making and analysis.
The primary responsibility of this role includes;
Utilising GIS software such as ArcPro, ArcGIS Online, FME, or similar systems to manage and analyse spatial data.
Organise, clean, integrate, and transform spatial data layers and attribute tables effectively.
Apply spatial analysis techniques like buffering, overlay analysis, and geoprocessing operations for data preparation and analysis.
Developing web services within GIS platforms like ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise and implement service publishing workflows.
Implement data quality control measures, error detection, and validation processes to ensure high-quality spatial datasets.
Creating procedural documentation, metadata, and user guides, and collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Creating applications and maps, spatial overlays, and visualisations to represent the data with the Digital Atlas Australia effectively.
Providing technical support and assistance to users, including troubleshooting software issues, answering inquiries.
To be successful in the role you will have:
Have strong analytical skills to interpret spatial data, perform various spatial analysis techniques, and derive meaningful insights from geographic information.
A thorough knowledge of data management principles, including data acquisition, cleaning, manipulation, and storage, is crucial.
Create clear and visually appealing maps and visualisations is important. Understanding cartographic principles and design aesthetics enhances the effectiveness of conveying spatial information to stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically are essential for devising effective approaches to address these challenges.
Being meticulous and paying attention to detail is crucial for ensuring data accuracy, quality, and precision in GIS analysis, web service and map creation.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse cross-section of stakeholders.
Required skills, knowledge, experience and/or qualifications Our ideal applicant will have a combination of technical skills, strategic thinking and effective communication abilities:
Proficiency in GIS software and tools (in particular Esri Web GIS and Esri Desktop suite as well as FME)
Previous experience in data publication and web service creation is highly desirable.
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 ApplyPlease 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 1000 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 Megan McCabe on (02) 6249 5*** or email ************@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 ’.
EligibilityTo be eligible to apply for this position you must meet the below eligibility criteria.
Be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application.
The successful applicant must be able to obtain, hold and maintain a security clearance of an appropriate level relevant to this role.
Commencement of employment is subject to the successful applicant undergoing and satisfying pre- employment screening, which includes a police history check.
RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information, please visit the Australian Public Service Commission website. Hearing or speech impaired applicants are invited to use the National Relay Service by contacting 133 677 and requesting to be connected with our Recruitment team on 02 6249 9*** in order to obtain selection documentation.
NotesTechnical AssistanceIf you require technical assistance, call Human Resources on (02) 6249 9*** or email **@ga.gov.au.
A merit list/pool may be created from this process. If you are successful for the merit pool, your details may be shared with other Australian Public Service agencies unless you choose not to have your details disclosed.
Getting to know the Geoscience AustraliaGeoscience Australia is an Australian Government listed entity within the Industry, Innovation and Science portfolio.
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.
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.
We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a flexible and diverse workplace.
