Group
Occupation
311533 Geospatial Technician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
311533 Geospatial Technician
Analyses and manipulates geospatial data from multiple technologies, formats and projects to form integrated datasets.
Alternative title
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Officer
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Assists with the development and maintenance of 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