Qr044 - Technical Information Systems Engineer

Cummins; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

5 days paid study leave

Up to 6 weeks extra annual leave

Job summary

AECOM’s GIS Team in Adelaide is seeking a highly driven spatial systems professional to support a diverse range of projects across the business. You will handle day-to-day GIS tasks, including spatial analysis, desktop and web map production, and user support, while maintaining platforms and field data tools.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years’ experience and a strong interest in applying GIS to infrastructure, environment, ecology and earth sciences, with a relevant degree and willingness to

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or similar) – advantageous
• Australian Citizenship is required, with defence clearance highly regarded
• 2–5 years’ relevant professional experience in GIS
• Interest in GIS applications to Infrastructure Projects, Environment Approvals, Ecology, Earth Science or Environmental Science

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day GIS requirements including spatial analysis and desktop and web‑based map and application production
• Problem solving and technical software user support
• Maintain GIS platforms, field data collection tools and data management procedures
• Collaborate with industry specialists across a global organisation

Skills

Spatial information management

Spatial analysis

Cartography

ArcPro / ArcMap

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science / Environmental Science / Earth Science

Tools

ArcGIS Online Field Maps

Survey123

Web map publishing

Server/Portal

3D visualization (Leapfrog / EVS)

Python

Job description

AECOM’s GIS Team in Adelaide has a fantastic opportunity for a highly driven spatial systems professional to support a varied range of projects across the business. As part of this role you will support day-to-day GIS requirements including spatial analysis, desktop and web‑based map and application production, problem solving and technical software user support. In addition, you will maintain the AECOM platforms, field data collection tools and data management procedures.

Working for a global organisation, this role will allow you to work with industry specialists from a range of backgrounds.

This role is suited to a professional with 2 - 5 years’ relevant professional experience. You will have previous experience, or strong interest, in the application of GIS to Infrastructure Projects, Environment Approvals, Ecology, Earth Science, Environmental Science and demonstrated skills in managing work packages.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or similar) – advantageous

Please note, due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is required, with previous or current defence clearance highly regarded.

Must‑Have skills and knowledge

• Spatial information management
• Spatial analysis and spatial operations
• Cartography
• ArcPro / ArcMap at a high level

Advantageous

• ArcGIS Online Field Maps or Survey123
• Publishing of web maps and applications
• Server, Online or Enterprise (Portal)
• 3D visualisation (Leapfrog., EVS)
• Python

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

• Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

We are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work and pays our respects to their cultures and to their Elders – past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here:

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well‑being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry‑leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

The Opportunity

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

We are committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.