GIS Foundation Specialist

Whizdom; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Whizdom seeks a GIS Foundation Specialist (Level 2 – Practitioner) to join a high-performing geospatial team on an initial 12-month contract in Bendigo, Victoria. You will support foundational geospatial datasets, products, and services with a focus on accuracy and standards.

The role covers data production, quality assurance, cartographic outputs, governance adherence, and continuous workflow improvement, with a Top Security Clearance requirement and pre-employment screening readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in GIS data production, capture, maintenance and QA.
• Strong analytical and attention to detail.
• Experience with structured datasets and data schemas.
• Ability to interpret geographic information for accurate datasets.
• Experience delivering work to defined processes and governance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Commitment to high-quality outputs.
• GIS qualification or equivalent in Geospatial field.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro and SOCET GXP.
• Experience with 2D/3D feature extraction and data editing.
• Understanding geospatial standards and QA practices.
• Cartographic outputs produced to specifications.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry and geomatics workflows.
• Experience in defence/government/regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform geospatial data production, capture, editing and maintenance.
• QA/validation to ensure spatial data accuracy and completeness.
• Produce cartographic products and geospatial outputs to meet requirements.
• Support management and maintenance of enterprise geospatial datasets.
• Apply workflows and governance for geospatial data production.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues using GIS tools.
• Contribute to documentation, procedures, and quality reporting.
• Support enterprise geospatial capability through timely data production.
• Assist with continuous improvement of geospatial workflows.

Skills

GIS data production

Analytical skills

Structured data

Geospatial analysis

Governance & standards

Stakeholder engagement

Independent worker

Quality outputs

Education

GIS qualification

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

SOCET GXP

Job description

GIS Foundation Specialist (Level 2 – Practitioner)

About the Organisation

This organisation plays a critical role in supporting national capability through the delivery of trusted geospatial intelligence, data, services, and products. Operating within a highly secure and technology-driven environment, the organisation provides authoritative geospatial information that supports planning, decision-making, and operational outcomes across a broad range of complex activities.

Working within an enterprise GIS environment, teams collaborate to deliver accurate, assured, and standardised geospatial data products that enable informed strategic and operational decisions.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced GIS Foundation Specialist (Level 2 – Practitioner) to join a high-performing geospatial team on an initial 12-month contract.

In this role, you will support the delivery and sustainment of foundational geospatial datasets, products, and services. You will contribute to the production, maintenance, validation, and quality assurance of geospatial data and cartographic outputs, ensuring information remains accurate, reliable, and aligned with established standards and specifications.

The Responsibilities

• Perform geospatial data production, capture, editing, and maintenance activities in accordance with established standards and specifications.
• Conduct quality assurance and validation activities to ensure spatial data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Produce high-quality cartographic products, visualisations, and geospatial outputs to meet business requirements.
• Support the management and maintenance of enterprise geospatial datasets and repositories.
• Apply established workflows, methodologies, and processes for geospatial data production and governance.
• Investigate and resolve data quality issues using standard GIS tools and techniques.
• Contribute to documentation, procedural outputs, and quality reporting activities.
• Support the delivery of enterprise geospatial capability outcomes through timely and accurate data production.
• Assist with continuous improvement of geospatial workflows and production processes.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in GIS data production, capture, maintenance, and quality assurance activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working with structured datasets, specifications, and data schemas.
• The ability to interpret and analyse geographic information to create accurate spatial datasets and mapping products.
• Experience delivering work within established processes, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently under general direction while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to producing high-quality, accurate, and reliable outputs.
• Desirable Skills and Qualifications
• Relevant vocational or tertiary qualification in Geospatial Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Surveying, Spatial Information, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency using GIS software such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, SOCET GXP, or similar geospatial platforms.
• Experience performing feature extraction (2D and 3D), data editing, and spatial data management.
• Understanding of geospatial standards, data governance frameworks, and quality assurance practices.
• Experience producing cartographic outputs to defined specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of geospatial imaging systems, photogrammetry, or geomatics workflows.
• Good stereo acuity to support imagery exploitation and photogrammetric activities.
• Awareness or experience within Defence, intelligence, government, or other highly regulated environments.
• Understanding of emerging GIS technologies, geospatial analytics, and enterprise spatial platforms.

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-month contract opportunity with potential extension options.
• Contract role based in Bendigo Victoria.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant geospatial projects.
• Exposure to advanced geospatial technologies, datasets, and enterprise GIS environments.

Security Requirements

A Top Security Clearance is required

Submissions close COB Thursday the 1st of October 2026.

Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.

We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.