Ecology GIS Analyst: Field Maps, Data & Analysis

environmentjobs.com; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecology Australia is seeking a practical GIS Analyst to support ecologists with high-quality map production, spatial analysis and robust field-data collection tools. You will translate project questions into clear spatial outputs and help maintain structured spatial datasets.

You will design and manage ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps solutions for field surveys and monitoring programs, ensuring QA and reproducible workflows across projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in GIS, spatial science, geomatics or cartography; or qualifications in ecology, environmental science or a related discipline with substantial GIS experience.
• At least two years’ relevant professional GIS experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including producing accurate, professional maps and managing spatial datasets.
• Demonstrated experience creating and administering ArcGIS Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps solutions, including designing forms and field workflows, testing solutions and managing collected data.
• Experience applying GIS to ecological, environmental or research projects, including habitat/vegetation mapping, species data, survey design and spatial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality maps and spatial outputs for ecological surveys, monitoring, applied research, environmental assessments and management plans.
• Create, test and maintain ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps solutions that support efficient and reliable ecological field-data collection.
• Manage, maintain and quality-check spatial and ecological datasets, including geodatabases and web maps.
• Undertake spatial analysis and interpretation to support habitat and vegetation mapping, species surveys, ecological monitoring and change assessment.
• Collaborate with ecologists to translate project requirements into practical GIS solutions, maps and outputs.
• Deliver accurate GIS work across multiple projects within agreed quality, timeframe and budget, contributing to consistent GIS/data-management practices.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/ Spatial Science or related field

Experience in ecology/environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

Field Maps

Geodatabases

Job description

Ecology Australia is seeking a practical GIS Analyst to support ecologists with high-quality map production, spatial analysis and robust field-data collection tools. You will translate project questions into clear spatial outputs and help maintain structured spatial datasets.

You will design and manage ArcGIS Survey123 and Field Maps solutions for field surveys and monitoring programs, ensuring QA and reproducible workflows across projects.