About the Prospect
Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team driving high-impact geospatial data engineering, analytics, and spatial database management across critical national initiatives.
Play a central role in modernising spatial data pipelines, enhancing accessibility, and translating complex environmental and scientific data into fit-for-purpose Government solutions.
What's on Offer
Contract/Engagement:
Initial 12-month contract + extension options
Location & Flexibility:
Canberra, ACT (Hybrid: up to 3 days per week in-office with flexible working arrangements.
Role & Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Engineering:
Design, develop, and maintain robust geospatial data pipelines, spatial databases, and automated integration solutions.
Spatial Data Management:
Acquire, transform, validate, and curate complex spatial datasets to maintain rigorous standards of data quality and integrity.
Analytics & Application Support:
Build, optimise, and support contemporary geospatial applications, mapping services, and spatial analytics tools.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders and business leads to translate core requirements into tailored spatial information assets.
Governance & Standards:
Apply strict data governance, security, privacy,



and data quality frameworks across geospatial platforms while providing expert technical advice.
Documentation & Delivery:
Produce comprehensive technical documentation, system procedures, and artefacts to support ongoing capability and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
Technical Toolkit:
Demonstrated proficiency with contemporary geospatial platforms, spatial databases, GIS mapping services, ETL pipelines, and spatial analytics capabilities.
Experience:
Proven track record in geospatial data engineering, spatial dataset management, and application development
Domain Experience (Desirable):
Previous experience within Federal/State Government, regulatory, environmental, scientific, or natural resource management sectors.
Core Capabilities:
Excellent stakeholder engagement and business analysis skills, with a strong focus on data governance, security, and quality assurance.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
Security Clearance:
Candidates
must be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance
(current clearance highly regarded).
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