GIS Foundation Specialist (Level 2 – Practitioner)

About the role

The Australian Geospatial‑Intelligence Organisation (AGO) is seeking a GIS Foundation Specialist on a 12‑month contract to support the production, maintenance and quality assurance of foundation geospatial data and cartographic outputs for Defence.

Key responsibilities

• Produce, capture and maintain geospatial datasets, imagery and feature data in accordance with Defence standards.
• Conduct quality assurance and validation of spatial data to ensure accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Create cartographic products and other geospatial outputs to defined specifications.
• Support the management of Foundation Geospatial datasets within enterprise GIS systems.
• Document procedures, quality reports and assist in resolving data quality issues.

Required profile

• Relevant vocational or tertiary qualification in geospatial science, GIS or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience in GIS data production, capture, editing and quality assurance.
• Ability to work under general direction and follow established processes.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance (Defence or government experience desirable).

Required skills

• Proficiency with GIS tools such as ArcGIS and/or SOCET GXP.
• Experience handling structured or complex data schemas.
• Knowledge of geospatial data quality assurance and validation practices.
• Ability to produce cartographic outputs to defined standards.