Graduate, Spatial & Asset Officer

City of Adelaide; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-year fixed term

On-site facilities

Job summary

The City of Adelaide invites applications for its Graduate Spatial & Asset Officer, a two-year fixed-term role based in Adelaide. You will blend GIS, asset data and dashboards to support informed decision‑making across city services, with exposure to ESRI ArcGIS and emerging spatial technologies.

You'll gain hands-on experience in spatial analysis, data quality, asset management and data visualization, while contributing to projects and starting your career at the intersection of technology and

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or expected within approx. 6 months in a related discipline such as Spatial Science, GIS, Geoinformatics, Surveying and Spatial Sciences, Asset Management, Civil Engineering, IT, Data Analytics or Environmental Science.
• Understanding of GIS, spatial data management and mapping principles, preferably with ESRI ArcGIS products.
• Foundational knowledge of spatial analysis, data quality management and interpretation of spatial and asset information.
• Ability to conduct research to inform best practice and evidence‑based approaches.
• Ability to provide welcoming, responsive and respectful customer service to colleagues and community.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

GIS concepts

Spatial analysis

Data quality management

Research skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

Spatial Science degree

Geospatial-related degree

Information Technology degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

About the Opportunity

As part of the Infrastructure Program, the Graduate Spatial & Asset Officer will use data, technology and spatial thinking to help shape how the City of Adelaide plans, manages and delivers its services. You’ll contribute to projects that bring together GIS, asset information and data to help the City make better-informed decisions.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across spatial analysis, mapping, data quality, asset management, dashboards and spatial systems, while contributing to projects such as the City’s ESRI upgrade. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, including how artificial intelligence could be used within GIS and spatial data workflows.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with data and seeing how technology can be applied to real-world challenges, this is an opportunity to build your skills, work on meaningful projects and start your career at the intersection of technology, data and the city.

Working Rights – Eligibility

We welcome applications from candidates with valid Australian work rights, including those holding a visa with sufficient and appropriate work rights for the position. Australian citizenship is not required; however, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About You

• Graduated within the last two years or are expecting to graduate within approximately the next 6 months in Spatial Science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geoinformatics, Surveying and Spatial Sciences, Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data management and mapping principles, preferably with ESRI ArcGIS products, gained through tertiary studies, project work or practical experience.
• Foundational knowledge of spatial analysis, data quality management and the interpretation of spatial and asset information.
• Skills and knowledge in conducting research to inform best practice and evidence‑based approaches.
• Ability to provide welcoming, responsive and respectful customer service to colleagues and community members, with a commitment to continuous learning, professional development and applying feedback.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Skilled in communication and being able to present effectively both orally and written.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.

Why Our Graduate Program?

Our graduate program gives you a great opportunity to start building your career, while having our genuine impact on our City and our communities. As a capital city council, we have wide-ranging responsibilities, so you’ll be exposed to many different industries. This includes everything from community wellbeing to urban planning, events to infrastructure, lifestyle experiences to heritage, economic development to climate action, corporate services and many more.

Apart from gaining valuable insight into what makes our community unique, are entitled to a wide range of benefits such as:

• A range of health & wellbeing offerings
• On-site gym and chill-out areas
• Social Club events where you get to connect with other colleagues

Specific to the graduate program, you will also have access to:

• Mentorship: You'll be partnered with a City of Adelaide leader who will provide guidance and support throughout your first year.
• Development: Approximately 40 hours of professional development over the graduate program, including participation in the City Leaders program and a collaborative group project with other graduates.
• Regular check-ins: You’ll have regular 1:1 conversation with your leader to ensure ongoing support, goal setting, wellbeing checks and guidance.
• Hone your skills: Opportunities to develop a broad range of transferable skills relevant to various government roles federal, state and local.
• Networking opportunities:within the City Council and the broader government sector.

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

Applications close at 11.59pm, 11 October 2026.

Please be advised this is a two-year fixed term opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 3 Classification commencing at $88,617 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on [phone] [e-mail].