Geospatial Data Engineer | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 24 June 2026

Classification: Professional Officer Class 2

Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 65040

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 June 2026

Contact Officer: Jennifer Smits on Jennifer.Smits@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 0573

Details: We are looking for a motivated data professional to work at the intersection of GIS, data, and conservation, contributing to impactful, mission-driven outcomes in a collaborative environment. The Office of Nature Conservation (ONC) Maps and Data team is a small, specialist unit providing spatial, data management and strategic digital support. In this role, you will deliver spatial data solutions for management of biodiversity data, working with web GIS applications and data capture tools, and applying data engineering and spatial analysis techniques using Esri and FME software. Your work will enable evidence-based decision-making and support conservation programs addressing key ecological challenges across the ACT.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in Ecology, GIS or Data Engineering or similar field.

Three years' experience in GIS or data management working with biodiversity and conservation data highly regarded.

Note: This is a temporary full-time position available from 29 June 2026 until 29 December 2026. Part-time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part-time hours. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role. Your pitch should clearly demonstrate your abilities, experience, and key strengths in relation to the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Additionally, please include:

A current curriculum vitae; and

Contact details for two referees (preferably recent or current supervisors).

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary full-time position available from 29 June 2026 until 29 December 2026. Part time hours may be considered. The full-time salary noted above will be paid pro rata for part time hours. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.