Other Spatial Scientist

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

Highly relevant tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems.
• Evaluating, compiling and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics.
• Developing and trialing new applications for use in geographic information systems.
• Supervising and coordinating the work of Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products.

Additional tasks may include:

• Designing or coordinating the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
• Performing geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
• Planning, developing, training and coordinating the use and deployment of GISs.
• Designing or preparing graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data using GIS hardware or software applications.
• Providing 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.
• Reviewing existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.

Occupations:

• Surveyor
• Cartographer
• Other Spatial Scientist