Geospatial Technician
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 2
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 31Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
- Unit group
- 3115Science Technicians
Description
Analyses and manipulates geospatial data from multiple technologies, formats and projects to form integrated datasets.
Alternative titles
- Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer
Unit group
3115 · Science TechniciansDescription
Perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support functions to assist with research, design, production and teaching in the natural sciences.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 2
Australia
2
Tasks
Tasks include
- Assists with the development and maintenance of geographical information systems (GIS)
- Creates, maintains, displays and updates GIS databases
- Works with geospatial technology to assist with data gathering, compilation, mapping and data analysis
- Produces accurate maps and other representations of data for use in activities such as fieldwork
- Conducts fieldwork to resolve conflicting information and ensure the accuracy of data
- Records and documents details of map updates, additions and/or deletions
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/31/311/3115
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.