The ABS will be closed from 12.00pm, 24 December 2024 and will reopen at 9.00am, 2 January 2025. During this time there will be no statistical releases and our support functions will be unavailable. The ABS wishes you a safe and happy Christmas.

Occupation

241233 Geospatial Specialist

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Cite
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

241233 Geospatial Specialist

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

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • 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