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241233 · OSCA 2024

Geospatial Specialist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals

Description

Acquires, integrates, analyses, interprets, presents, manages and distributes information about locations in time and space, and develops related equipment, software and services.

Specialisations

  • Geospatial Analyst
  • GIS Consultant
  • GIS Manager

Unit group

2412 · Geospatial Information Professionals and Surveyors

Description

Plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, construction projects, marine floors and underground works, prepare and revise maps, charts and other geographic products, and analyse, present and maintain geographical information about locations in space and time.

Skill level

Occupation skill level 1

Australia

1

Tasks

Tasks include

  • Gathers geospatial data through satellite imagery, aerial photography, GPS, surveys and other sources
  • Cleans, organises and formats geospatial data for analysis
  • Uses geospatial technology such as GIS to analyse spatial data to describe and infer trends and patterns, solve problems and answer spatial data-related queries
  • Communicates findings and insights from geospatial data using reports, dashboards and interactive maps to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Develops and maintains databases and information systems for geospatial data management

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