Group
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
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