Experienced GIS Analyst (IT, Computers & GIS)

Full Time

  Eco Logical Australia Pty Ltd (http://www.ecoaus.com.au/jobs)

  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

ECO LOGICAL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, is one of Australia’s leading environmental assessment, strategic conservation planning and ecosystem management consultancies.

We are seeking expressions of interest for an experienced GIS Analyst to join our team in our Sydney Office in a full time permanent capacity.

The position is responsible for the provision of GIS support, mapping and spatial analysis services to environmental planning, ecology, heritage and bushfire projects.  Tasks will generally involve spatial data creation, data management, spatial analysis, map production and other project outputs. Additionally, report writing, tender preparation, general project assistance and some field work may also be required. The successful candidate may also be considered for broader leadership and team management opportunities.

The successful candidate must have:

  • 5 - 10 years’ experience in a GIS analyst role;
  • Demonstrated, high-level skills and experience using ArcGIS to achieve the required tasks;
  • Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Environmental Science or Natural Resource Management or substantial experience in lieu of tertiary qualifications;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
  • Sound project management and time management skills;
  • Ability to build and nurture internal and external relationships, provide GIS support across simultaneous projects, and deliver required outputs within budget and time deadlines;
  • Efficient problem solving skills and ability to work independently when required;

Desirable attributes include:

  • Previous consulting experience, particularly in an environmental consultancy;
  • Experience in (or industry knowledge) environmental science, ecology, heritage or bushfire;
  • Knowledge of the biodiversity of the Sydney Basin bioregion and relevant spatial datasets;
  • Experience with the NSW Biodiversity Banking and Offsets Scheme;
  • Experience with other GIS platforms such as ENVI and MapInfo and ability to convert datasets to or from various platforms;