Senior Geospatial Science Officer

• Location: Brisbane, Queensland
• Type: Contract
• Job #18248

About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Geospatial Science Officer to support the delivery of major rail infrastructure initiatives within a large public sector environment. This is a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact transport projects that will shape the future of passenger rail.

Based in Brisbane or Buderim, you will report to the Principal Surveyor and act as a technical authority for Geographic Information Systems (GIS), providing expert advice, leadership and innovative geospatial solutions to support infrastructure delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist GIS advice and consultancy within a rail infrastructure delivery environment
• Deliver GIS&T projects, products and services aligned with organisational requirements
• Manage geospatial and digital project delivery and develop GIS applications to solve complex problems
• Assemble, analyse, interpret and report on spatial data using high-quality mapping products and datasets
• Manipulate, consolidate and rationalise ArcGIS datasets across file, enterprise and hosted environments
• Develop and maintain naming conventions and metadata standards for infrastructure projects
• Produce documentation, user guides and training materials for GIS applications and standards
• Manage ESRI geodatabases and associated file systems
• Develop and deploy automated workflows using Python, FME and Microsoft Office tools
• Contribute to organisational capability uplift through knowledge sharing and technology transfer
• Ensure compliance with policies relating to financial practices, equity and diversity, workplace health and safety, and codes of conduct

Highly desirable criteria

• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise and FME Form
• Strong experience managing complex geospatial datasets and enterprise GIS environments
• Proven ability to deliver GIS solutions within large infrastructure or regulated environments

Desirable criteria

• Python scripting and Model Builder experience
• Familiarity with AWS CLI, AutoCAD and 12D
• Professional membership or certification with the Geospatial Council of Australia (GISP-AP)
• Experience working within government or large-scale public sector projects

Skills and experience

• Tertiary qualification (minimum 3 years) in Spatial Science (GIS) or an equivalent discipline
• Demonstrated experience converting raw data into spatial formats and maintaining GIS databases
• Strong cartographic skills with experience producing high-quality print and web-based mapping products
• Sound understanding of geospatial information science principles and industry best practices
• Ability to operate within legislative and policy frameworks while proactively identifying and managing risk
• Strong communication skills with the ability to respond to stakeholder enquiries and provide tailored GIS services
• A current Class C driver’s licence

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant rail infrastructure programs
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Exposure to large-scale digital and geospatial transformation initiatives
• Flexible work locations within South East Queensland
• Strong focus on professional development and work–life balance

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at raisa@exclaim-it.com.au, and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.