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Vicmap Data Acquisition Specialist

JobtailorMelbourne, Victoria🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 11 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape Victoria's foundational spatial data, enhancing your skills in remote sensing and project management while contributing to significant public sector initiatives. If you possess a strong background in GIS and data acquisition and thrive in a collaborative environment, you'll find immense growth and impact here. Embrace this chance to elevate your career by applying today!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
ComplianceGISProcurement

Job Description

  • Support the supply, maintenance and quality of Victoria's foundational spatial data
  • Acquire imagery, elevation and 3D data, particularly satellite imagery
  • Support procurement and contract management
  • Work with stakeholders to understand requirements
  • Provide specialist advice on geospatial imaging and data
  • Prepare project specifications
  • Support financial and invoice management
  • Contribute to quality assurance, product development and service improvements
  • Collaborate across government to improve public sector investment in spatial data
Requirements
  • Experience in GIS, remote sensing and programming (mandatory)
  • Experience managing small to medium projects independently, delivering to agreed scope, time and budget (mandatory)
  • Relevant qualifications or experience in geomatics, surveying, geoinformatics, spatial sciences or information technology (mandatory)
  • Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks required
  • Must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the position
  • Ability to deliver projects effectively, prioritise tasks, maintain accurate records and work to agreed plans and priorities
  • Ability to manage contracts, monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance and address risks
  • Critical thinking, sound judgement and practical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to align work with organisational priorities and embrace new technologies and ways of working
  • Ability to work collaboratively while upholding public sector values and ethics
  • Resume and cover letter addressing each key selection criterion required
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and project management, with a strong focus on delivering quality spatial data solutions. Capable of managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating effectively across government sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • GIS
  • Remote Sensing
  • Project Management
  • Geomatics
  • Contract Management
Hard Skills
  • GIS
  • Remote Sensing
  • Programming
  • Project Management
  • Spatial Sciences
  • Geoinformatics
  • Quality Assurance
  • Data Acquisition
  • Financial Management
  • Specification Preparation
Soft Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Judgement
  • Prioritization
Industry Keywords
  • Contract Management
  • Public Sector
  • Compliance
  • Supplier Performance
  • Organizational Priorities
Tools & Technologies
  • Satellite Imagery
  • 3D Data
  • Spatial Data

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