Geographic Information Systems Officer

Geographic information systems officers develop and customise geographic information systems and provide technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing.

Geographic information systems officers may perform the following tasks:

• manipulate and analyse data such as geographic and land information source maps and survey data
• link spatial data for land administration purposes
• develop and customise computer programs used in geographic information systems
• prepare, edit and revise cartographic output for the preparation, reproduction and publication of maps.

The cartographic and analytical output produced by geographic information systems officers is used to aid in the efficient management and use of land assets within Australia.

Personal Requirements:

• able to analyse and solve problems
• good communication and computing skills
• an interest in the environment
• able to produce detailed and accurate work
• able to work as part of a team.

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• Geographer
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• Science Field Officer

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