Graduate GIS Analyst

WGA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home capability

Flexible hours

Learning & development programs

Job summary

WGA is seeking a Graduate GIS Analyst to transform spatial data into practical engineering solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on mapping, data analytics, digital inspection, and spatial intelligence across Australia.

You will work with data from diverse sources, learn ArcGIS Pro/Online and related Esri apps, and contribute to data integration and automation. The role offers mentoring, flexible hours, and work-from-home capability within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Geospatial, Environmental Science, Surveying, Geography or associated degree.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including apps like Field Maps, Dashboards, Experience Builder.
• Experience or interest in learning Survey123.
• Ability to work with real project data and ambiguity.
• Experience integrating data from various formats/software packages to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders across teams.
• Basic familiarity with ModelBuilder or introductory Python (ArcPy) for automation.

Responsibilities

• Data management, design, editing and cartographic outputs for client deliverables.
• Assist with developing data collection workflows and client-facing dashboards.
• Data analysis to support design and operational decisions.
• Support processing of LiDAR, photogrammetry and drone data into 3D models.
• Support requests related to data availability and coordinate systems.

Skills

Geospatial degree

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Dashboards

Experience Builder

Survey123

ArcPy/Python

ModelBuilder

Stakeholder comms

Education

Geospatial degree

Tools

Field Maps

Dashboards

Job description

• Work on real-world projects that shape communities across Australia
• Build sought-after skills in GIS, spatial analytics and digital engineering
• Enjoy mentoring, flexibility and tailored career development

About us:

WGA is an Australian and New Zealand company like no other – we are technically led, loved by our long-term clients and have deep roots in our communities. With a team of over 800 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace, and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business.

WGA offers an outstanding working environment that fosters and supports mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation of differing perspectives and backgrounds. We strive to offer inspiring career paths and a selection of fantastic employee benefits including exceptional parental leave options, flexible hours and work from home capability and learning and development programs tailored to you.

We empower our engineers and designers to think outside the square and dare to be different in their delivery of tailored design engineering solutions across the Buildings, Transport, Water Infrastructure, Urban Development, Ports and Marine, Energy, Defence and Resources sectors.

About our role

WGA delivers engineering projects across resources, infrastructure and energy. This role is part of that delivery. As a Graduate GIS Analyst, you will help transform spatial data into practical engineering solutions, working alongside multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative mapping, data analytics, digital inspection, and spatial intelligence solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Data management, design, editing and cartographic outputs for client deliverables
• Assist with the development of data collection workflows and client-facing dashboards
• Data analysis to support design and operational decisions
• Support the processing of LiDAR, photogrammetry and drone-captured data into 3D models
• Support technical experts with requests related to data availability, coordinate systems,

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Geospatial, Environmental Science, Surveying, Geography or associated degree
• Exposure to Esri software such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including complimentary applications like Field Maps, Dashboards, and Experience Builder.
• Experience or interest in learning Survey123.
• The ability to work comfortably with real project data and ambiguity
• Exposure to integrating data from various formats/software packages and embracing software agility to solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to confidently and respectfully engage with internal and external stakeholders across multidisciplinary teams
• Basic familiarity with ModelBuilder or introductory Python (ArcPy) for automation

About working with us:

At WGA we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and sharing knowledge. We encourage all to apply because whatever your background you can progress your career and enjoy the benefits that only a privately owned organisation can offer.

WGA is a Work180 endorsed workplace for women, find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer