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Geospatial Officer

APS5

Townsville, Cairns, Canberra

Ongoing/Non-ongoing; Full-time

Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026, 11:59pm AEST The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Geospatial Officer with strong technical GIS skills to join our Geospatial Services team. As part of the Data & Geospatial Services team, you will contribute to improved spatial decision making across the organisation by managing and maintaining authoritative geospatial data, producing clear and accurate maps and visualisations, and delivering practical spatial analysis to support planning, operations, and policy development. In this role, you will provide GIS expertise to teams across the organisation, help integrate spatial information into business processes, and ensure geographic data is used effectively to inform outcomes in areas such as service delivery, environmental management, and operational planning.

You will be a team player, working closely and collaboratively with the broader Technical and Digital Services team and a diverse network of stakeholders

What you'll do

- Using ESRI suite of software, develop and maintain geospatial datasets and products, ensuring accuracy, currency, and fit for purpose.
- Produce static and interactive mapping products, cartographic materials, and associated legislative documentation in a timely manner for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring quality assurance on all Reef Authority products.
- Provide analytical support and quality assured compliance products for the Field Management Program.
- Assist and provide advice to internal stakeholders with GIS related tasks, training, and queries, and help implement or adapt mapping tools and workflows into daily operations.
- Conduct spatial analysis (e.g., overlays, buffers, proximity checks) to assist in operational activities.

What you'll bring

- You have exceptional attention to detail, maintain focus on quality, and a high task completion rate.
- You are capable of applying relevant statutory and regulatory information to cartographic datasets, maps, and associated outputs.
- You are an excellent communicator with strong internal and external stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- You have the ability to communicate spatial information clearly to non technical audiences.
- You thrive under pressure, manage competing priorities and user expectations, and can adapt to changes in requirements.
- You are an effective member of a team, are flexible and versatile, show initiative, and develop and maintain positive relationships.

For more information about this prospect, please contact Con Charalambou, Manager - Geospatial Services, Ph. (02) 6191 6818 Why join the Reef Authority?

At the Reef Authority, you'll build a meaningful career while helping protect one of the world's most iconic natural assets. We offer a supportive,



flexible and purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.

You'll enjoy competitive APS employment conditions, including up to 15.4% employer superannuation, flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef for future generations.

Essential Requirements

- Demonstrated experience in working with ESRI suite of products (ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Online and enterprise geodatabase), including production and publication of high quality maps, management and upkeep of spatial and non spatial data, spatial analysis and management of quality assurance applicable to spatial data.
- Experience handling spatial data formats, coordinate systems, metadata standards, and basic database concepts (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases, SQL).
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to translate user requirements into spatial outputs.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a supportive member of a multi disciplinary team.

Desirable qualifications or equivalent experience

- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Geographic Information System, Spatial Analysis, or Remote Sensing.
- Practical knowledge of the FAIR Data Principles and the implications for geospatial data management.

To be eligible for employment, candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of application. The position requires a Baseline security clearance. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

The successful candidate will be willing to provide identity documents and undergo an identity pre-employment check through a Document Verification Service.

How to apply The Reef Authority is committed to authenticity and integrity in all recruitment activities. We want to understand who you are, your experiences, and what you bring to the role.

While you may use AI tools to assist with your application, your final submission must reflect your own voice, skills, and experiences. Candidates should familiarise themselves with the Principles for candidate use of AI in recruitment.

Misrepresentation or unethical use of AI can compromise fairness and integrity and may result in removal from the process or other consequences. AI should be used to support (not replace) your authentic contribution.

Please ensure you read the instructions below and on the Position Description carefully,



noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.

You will be required to prepare a response document (“pitch”) in MSWord or PDF format using standard margins and size 11 Arial font.

Please prepare a ‘pitch’, as outlined in the Position Description, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

- how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role.
- any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.
- how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.

When crafting your response, we encourage you to review ‘Cracking the Code’ and the relevant Australian Public Service Work Level Standards which can be found on the Australian Public Service Commission website: www.apsc.gov.au. Please complete your application online and provide:

- your ‘pitch’ (as described above and in the position description).
- proof of Australian citizenship (an Australian Passport or Australian Birth Certificate)
- a current curriculum vitae (resume)

Applicants are advised to read further information provided on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Careers website. PLEASE NOTE: - The panel may not consider additional information such as a cover letter or content exceeding the page limit.

Notes

- The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.
- We do not accept unsolicited résumés from recruitment agencies.

RecruitAbility 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 job.

For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with the Reef Authority is subject to:

- Conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
- Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) granting a security clearance at the required level.
- Evidence of citizenship status.
- Evidence of qualifications required of the role.
- Evidence of a completed national police-check with no risks identified by the Reef Authority.
- The CEO of the Reef Authority, or their Delegate, approving a Notice of Engagement.
- The Australian Government Security Clearance Application Guide Book provides information on minimum eligibility requirements for holding a security clearance at the required level. Please ensure that you are able to provide the necessary documents if you apply for the position. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the AGSVA website.

📌 Geospatial Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
📍 Canberra