Job Description

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Up to $150.58/hour including super

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Current or recently held TSPV required

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12-month contract + 2 x 12-month extension options

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Azooa is preparing a response for an upcoming Federal Government Defence geospatial engagement and is seeking a suitably qualified GIS Foundation Specialist – Level 2 (Practitioner) .

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This is a hands‑on GIS production opportunity for an experienced geospatial practitioner with strong capability across geospatial data production, feature extraction, quality assurance, cartographic production, imagery and structured spatial datasets .

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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 n

The role will operate within a structured and governed Enterprise GIS workplace and contribute to the production and sustainment of trusted geospatial information.

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You will work with a range of geospatial datasets, imagery and mapping technologies to produce accurate spatial data, cartographic outputs and related products.

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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 n

Your responsibilities will include:

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- Perform geospatial data production, capture, editing and maintenance.
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- Undertake 2D and 3D feature extraction .
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- Use qualified GIS and geospatial production tools including ArcGIS, SOCET GXP or equivalent platforms .
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- Create, manipulate and maintain spatial datasets.
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- Work with geospatial imagery, mapping information and related source data.
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- Interpret and analyse geographic information within GIS environments.
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- Work with structured and potentially complex geospatial data schemas and specifications.
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- Apply established production standards and technical specifications.
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- Conduct spatial data quality assurance and validation.
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- Ensure geospatial datasets are accurate, complete and consistent.
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- Identify and resolve routine geospatial data‑quality issues.
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- Produce cartographic products and other geospatial outputs to defined technical, operational and presentation requirements.
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- Support the maintenance of Foundation Geospatial datasets within enterprise systems.
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- Follow established geospatial production workflows, procedures and standards.
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- Prepare or contribute to quality reports and procedural documentation.
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- Work collaboratively with GIS specialists,



technical teams and relevant stakeholders.
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- Deliver accurate outputs within agreed quality and timeframe requirements.
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- Contribute to continuous improvement of geospatial production workflows.
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- Maintain awareness of evolving GIS and geospatial technologies.
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The environment may also involve photogrammetry, geomatics, stereo imagery and geospatial imaging workflows , making experience in these areas particularly valuable.

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The successful candidate will contribute to:

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- Accurate spatial and feature data.
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- 2D and 3D feature extraction outputs.
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- Quality‑assured and validated geospatial datasets.
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- Cartographic and mapping products.
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- Geospatial visualisations and production outputs.
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- Maintained enterprise geospatial information.
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- Resolution of spatial data‑quality issues.
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- Quality reports and supporting production documentation.
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- Timely geospatial products supporting Defence requirements.
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We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate: nn
- Professional experience in GIS data production, capture, editing and maintenance .
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- Practical experience undertaking geospatial data quality assurance and validation.
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- Proficiency with ArcGIS, SOCET GXP or comparable GIS technologies .
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- Experience with 2D and/or 3D feature extraction.
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- Experience working with structured geospatial schemas and specifications.
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- Solid understanding of spatial‑data accuracy, completeness and consistency.
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- Ability to produce cartographic and geospatial outputs to defined standards.
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- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
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- Ability to work effectively under general direction.
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- Ability to follow established technical procedures and workflows.
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- Strong communication and teamwork capability.
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- Ability to deliver accurate outputs within agreed timelines.
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Qualifications n

A relevant vocational or tertiary qualification is desirable in areas such as:

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- Geographic Information Systems
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- Geospatial Science
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- Spatial Science
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- Geomatics
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- Cartography
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- Mapping
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- Remote Sensing
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- Surveying
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- Or a closely related discipline
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Equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

Highly Desirable Experience n





Candidates may be particularly competitive if they have experience across:

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- Australian Defence environments
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- Foundation Geospatial production
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- Enterprise GIS environments
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- Geospatial standards and data governance
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- Photogrammetry
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- Stereo imagery workflows
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- Geomatics
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- Defence mapping or cartographic production
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- Continuous improvement of GIS production processes
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Security Clearance n

Applicants must either:

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- Hold a current Top Secret Positive Vetting – TSPV security clearance , or
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- Have held TSPV within the previous 12 months which has subsequently been downgraded.
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The successful candidate will also need to satisfy applicable Defence Intelligence suitability requirements prior to commencement and maintain the required security status throughout the engagement.

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Applicants who do not meet the TSPV requirement are unlikely to be suitable for this particular opportunity.

Location n

Bendigo, VIC – primarily onsite within a Commonwealth workplace

Extension options n

2 x 12 months, subject to Commonwealth discretion

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Approximately 8 hours per working day

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Occasional domestic travel may be required

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Relevant Government‑furnished workstation and ICT equipment are expected to be provided for performance of the engagement.

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Up to $150.58/hour including super

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Equivalent to approximately:

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$1,204.64 per 8‑hour day including super

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Candidates with strong alignment across TSPV clearance, Defence/Intelligence experience, SOCET GXP, geospatial production, imagery or photogrammetry are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who Should Apply? n

This role may suit professionals currently working as:

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- GIS Specialist
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- Geospatial Analyst
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- Geospatial Data Specialist
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- GIS Production Specialist
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- Spatial Data Specialist
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- Foundation Geospatial Specialist
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- Cartographic Specialist
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- Mapping Specialist
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- Imagery / Geospatial Production Specialist
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- Photogrammetry Specialist
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The strongest candidates are likely to combine hands‑on GIS production experience, strong geospatial QA capability and current or recently held TSPV clearance .

Why Work With Azooa? n

Azooa can support suitable candidates with:

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- Positioning your profile to maximise competitiveness.
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- Aligning your experience against the role requirements.
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- Helping align your rate with market expectations.
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- Assisting with tailored responses and submission strategy.
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- Providing access to similar Defence and Federal Government opportunities.
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