GIS Technician

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking a skilled GIS professional to lead development, management and analysis of spatial data for environmental projects and policy work. You will collaborate with government agencies and stakeholders to deliver maps, dashboards and technical reports.

You will apply ESRI technologies and robust QA to ensure data integrity and create innovative GIS solutions, while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI Web Applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS datasets, web mapping applications, and spatial products.
• Produce maps, dashboards, analysis, and technical reports to support environmental and regulatory programs.
• Manage end-to-end spatial projects, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Design and improve spatial data capture processes, standards, and workflows.
• Provide expert advice on GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and data management.
• Collaborate with government agencies, internal teams, and external stakeholders to exchange and manage large spatial datasets.
• Support evidence-based decision-making through research, data interpretation, and insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and emerging GIS technologies.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Web Apps

Spatial data management

Spatial analysis

Data quality assurance

Field data collection

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Excel

Tools

FME Workbench

Power BI

Job description

About the Role

In this position, you will lead the development, management, and analysis of spatial data to support environmental projects, policy development, and operational programs. You will work across multiple stakeholders to deliver accurate mapping, spatial insights, technical reports, and innovative GIS solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS datasets, web mapping applications, and spatial products.
• Produce high-quality maps, dashboards, analysis, and technical reports to support environmental and regulatory programs.
• Manage end-to-end spatial projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Design and improve spatial data capture processes, standards, and workflows.
• Provide expert technical advice on GIS technologies, spatial analysis, and data management.
• Collaborate with government agencies, internal teams, and external stakeholders to exchange and manage large spatial datasets.
• Support evidence-based decision-making through research, data interpretation, and analytical insights.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and emerging GIS technologies.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Strong experience using ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI Web Applications.
• Expertise in spatial data management, analysis, visualisation, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience designing and supporting field data collection solutions and user-focused GIS applications.
• Knowledge of spatial databases and geospatial data workflows.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with FME Workbench or similar data integration and automation tools.
• Advanced capability in Microsoft Power BI and Excel for reporting and analytics.
• Knowledge of environmental, ecological, natural resource, or sustainability datasets.
• Experience working with government agencies or regulatory environments.

If you're passionate about spatial technology and want to use your GIS expertise to help shape environmental outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.