Ecology GIS Analyst: Field Mapping & Data

Ecology Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecology Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a practical GIS Analyst to support ecologists with map production, spatial analysis and data management. The role involves building ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps solutions for field surveys and ecological monitoring, plus maintaining well-structured spatial datasets.

You will translate project questions into GIS outputs, collaborate with botanists, zoologists and project managers, and deliver outputs for reports and environmental assessments.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in GIS, spatial science, geomatics or cartography; or ecology/environmental science with substantial GIS experience.
• At least two years’ professional GIS experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online for professional maps and data management.
• Experience creating ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps solutions, including forms and field workflows.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality maps and spatial outputs for ecological surveys, monitoring and environmental assessments.
• Develop ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps solutions to support field-data collection.
• Manage and quality-check spatial datasets including geodatabases and web maps.
• Perform spatial analysis to support habitat mapping and change detection over time.
• Collaborate with ecologists to translate project requirements into practical GIS outputs.
• Deliver accurate GIS work within project timelines and budgets.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro proficiency

ArcGIS Online

Spatial analysis

High-quality map production

Data management

QA of spatial data

Education

Tertiary GIS/spatial science qualification

Tools

ArcGIS Survey123

ArcGIS Field Maps

Job description

Ecology Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a practical GIS Analyst to support ecologists with map production, spatial analysis and data management. The role involves building ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps solutions for field surveys and ecological monitoring, plus maintaining well-structured spatial datasets.

You will translate project questions into GIS outputs, collaborate with botanists, zoologists and project managers, and deliver outputs for reports and environmental assessments.