Job Description
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GIS Foundation Specialist – Defence / Geospatial Intelligence
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Bendigo, VIC
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Up to $******/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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Estimated commencement: October ****
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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 environment 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 professional 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 setting may also involve
photogrammetry, geomatics, stereo imagery and geospatial imaging workflows
, making experience in these areas particularly valuable.
Key Deliverables n
The successful candidate will contribute to:
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Authoritative Foundation Geospatial datasets.
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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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Essential Skills & Experience n
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:
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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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Strong 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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Defence Intelligence environments
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Federal Government geospatial programs
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Foundation Geospatial production
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SOCET GXP
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Enterprise GIS environments
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Geospatial standards and data governance
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Imagery exploitation
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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
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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.
Engagement Details n
Position:
GIS Foundation Specialist – Level 2 (Practitioner)
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Location: Bendigo, VIC – primarily onsite within a Commonwealth environment
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Estimated commencement: October ****
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Initial engagement: Approximately 12 months
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Extension options: 2 x 12 months, subject to Commonwealth discretion
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Working arrangements: Approximately 8 hours per working day
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Travel: 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.
Rate n
Up to $******/hour including super
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Equivalent to approximately:
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$1,****** per 8‐hour day including super
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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Defence GIS Practitioner
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The strongest candidates are likely to combine hands‐on GIS production experience, solid geospatial QA capability and current or recently held TSPV clearance.
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