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Occupation

311533 Geospatial Technician

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

311533 Geospatial Technician

Analyses and manipulates geospatial data from multiple technologies, formats, and projects to form integrated datasets.

Alternative title

  • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Officer

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assists with the development and maintenance of geographical information system (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
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