Up to $******/hour including super
Current or recently held TSPV required
12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options
Azooa is preparing a response for an upcomingFederal Government Defence geospatial engagementand is seeking a suitably qualifiedGIS Foundation Specialist – Level 2 (Practitioner).
This is a hands‐on GIS production opportunity for an experienced geospatial practitioner with strong capability acrossgeospatial data production, feature extraction, quality assurance, cartographic production, imagery and structured spatial datasets.
The successful contractor will contribute to the production, maintenance and quality assurance of authoritative Foundation Geospatial data and products supporting Defence strategic, operational and tactical requirements.
About the Role
The role will operate within a structured and governed Enterprise GIS workplace and contribute to the production and sustainment of trusted geospatial information.
You will work with a range of geospatial datasets, imagery and mapping technologies to produce accurate spatial data, cartographic outputs and related products.
The position is suited to someone who enjoys technically detailed, hands‐on GIS work and can confidently operate within established standards, schemas, production workflows and quality frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Perform geospatial data production, capture, editing and maintenance.
Undertake2D and 3D feature extraction.
Use professional GIS and geospatial production tools includingArcGIS, SOCET GXP or equivalent platforms.
Create, manipulate and maintain spatial datasets.
Work with geospatial imagery, mapping information and related source data.
Interpret and analyse geographic information within GIS environments.
Work with structured and potentially complex geospatial data schemas and specifications.
Apply established production standards and technical specifications.
Conduct spatial data quality assurance and validation.
Ensure geospatial datasets are accurate, complete and consistent.
Identify and resolve routine geospatial data‐quality issues.
Produce cartographic products and other geospatial outputs to defined technical, operational and presentation requirements.
Support the maintenance of Foundation Geospatial datasets within enterprise systems.
Follow established geospatial production workflows, procedures and standards.
Prepare or contribute to quality reports and procedural documentation.




Work collaboratively with GIS specialists, technical teams and relevant stakeholders.
Deliver accurate outputs within agreed quality and timeframe requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement of geospatial production workflows.
Maintain awareness of evolving GIS and geospatial technologies.
The environment may also involvephotogrammetry, geomatics, stereo imagery and geospatial imaging workflows, making experience in these areas particularly valuable.
The successful candidate will contribute to:
Accurate spatial and feature data.
2D and 3D feature extraction outputs.
Quality‐assured and validated geospatial datasets.
Cartographic and mapping products.
Geospatial visualisations and production outputs.
Maintained enterprise geospatial information.
Resolution of spatial data‐quality issues.
Quality reports and supporting production documentation.
Timely geospatial products supporting Defence requirements.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:
Professional experience inGIS data production, capture, editing and maintenance.
Practical experience undertaking geospatial data quality assurance and validation.
Proficiency withArcGIS, SOCET GXP or comparable GIS technologies.
Experience with 2D and/or 3D feature extraction.
Experience working with structured geospatial schemas and specifications.
Strong understanding of spatial‐data accuracy, completeness and consistency.
Ability to produce cartographic and geospatial outputs to defined standards.
Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively under general direction.
Ability to follow established technical procedures and workflows.
Strong communication and teamwork capability.
Ability to deliver accurate outputs within agreed timelines.
Qualifications
A relevant vocational or tertiary qualification is desirable in areas such as:
Geographic Information Systems
Geospatial Science
Spatial Science
Geomatics
Cartography
Mapping
Remote Sensing
Surveying
Or a closely related discipline
Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
Highly Desirable Experience




Candidates may be particularly competitive if they have experience across:
Australian Defence environments
Foundation Geospatial production
Enterprise GIS environments
Geospatial standards and data governance
Photogrammetry
Stereo imagery workflows
Geomatics
Defence mapping or cartographic production
Continuous improvement of GIS production processes
Security Clearance
Applicants must either:
Hold acurrent Top Secret Positive Vetting – TSPV security clearance, or
Have held TSPV within the previous12 monthswhich has subsequently been downgraded.
The successful candidate will also need to satisfy applicableDefence Intelligence suitability requirementsprior to commencement and maintain the required security status throughout the engagement.
Applicants who do not meet the TSPV requirement are unlikely to be suitable for this particular opportunity.
Location
Bendigo, VIC – primarily onsite within a Commonwealth environment
Extension options
2 x 12 months, subject to Commonwealth discretion
Working arrangements
Approximately 8 hours per working day
Travel
Occasional domestic travel may be required
Relevant Government‐furnished workstation and ICT equipment are expected to be provided for performance of the engagement.
Rate
Up to $******/hour including super
Equivalent to approximately:
$1,****** per 8‐hour day including super
Candidates with strong alignment acrossTSPV clearance, Defence/Intelligence experience, SOCET GXP, geospatial production, imagery or photogrammetryare strongly encouraged to apply.
Who Should Apply?
This role may suit professionals currently working as:
GIS Specialist
Geospatial Analyst
Geospatial Data Specialist
GIS Production Specialist
Spatial Data Specialist
Foundation Geospatial Specialist
Cartographic Specialist
Mapping Specialist
Imagery / Geospatial Production Specialist
Photogrammetry Specialist
The strongest candidates are likely to combinehands‐on GIS production experience, robust geospatial QA capability and current or recently held TSPV clearance.
Why Work With Azooa?
Azooa can support suitable candidates with:
Positioning your profile to maximise competitiveness.
Aligning your experience against the role requirements.
Helping align your rate with market expectations.
Assisting with tailored responses and submission strategy.
Providing access to similar Defence and Federal Government opportunities.
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