GIS Foundation Specialist Lvl 3

About the Company

Our client’s primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.

About the role

GIS Foundation Specialist will provide the capability to deliver complex geospatial data production, quality assurance, and foundation geospatial data outputs, ensuring that Foundation GEOINT remains accurate, consistent, and aligned to the Department’s standards and operational needs. The role will operate under limited direction and contribute to the effective delivery and sustainment of enterprise geospatial capabilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver complex geospatial data production, extraction, and maintenance activities in accordance with the Departments standards and specifications.
• Perform quality assurance and validation of spatial data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of Foundation Geospatial datasets.
• Produce cartographic products and visualisations to meet defined operational and technical requirements.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in GIS data production, analysis, and quality assurance within enterprise or Defence-style environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in geospatial science, GIS, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

The successful candidate will have strong capability in applying geospatial standards, data governance, and quality assurance frameworks.

Please note that the role may require occasional domestic travel.

What is on offer

• 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.

Security Requirements:

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Wednesday 22nd July 2026.

Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification, and any other client-requested checks.

Why partner with Whizdom?

We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:

• We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
• We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
• We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

Our team of talented people are passionate about your experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on your long-term career goals. We even give you a best in industry merch pack! Even if this role isn’t the exact fit for you, we would love a chat, contact us to find out more!