Geospatial Officer | ESRI GIS Specialist & Maps Lead

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is seeking a dynamic Geospatial Officer to join our Geospatial Services team, with a choice to base in Townsville, Cairns or Canberra. You will manage authoritative geospatial data, produce clear maps and visualisations, and deliver practical spatial analysis to support planning, operations, and policy development.

You will provide GIS expertise across the organisation, help integrate spatial information into business processes, and collaborate with

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online) and enterprise geodatabases for map production and data management.
Experience with spatial data formats, coordinate systems, and metadata standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; translating user requirements into spatial outputs.
Demonstrated ability to contribute as a supportive member of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain accurate geospatial datasets and products using ESRI software.
Produce static and interactive maps and cartographic materials.
Deliver analytical support and quality-assured spatial outputs for programs.
Provide GIS guidance, training, and mapping tools for daily operations.
Conduct spatial analysis to support operational activities.