Professional GIS Analyst in Sydney

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

AECOM’s GIS Team in Sydney offers an exciting opportunity for a highly driven spatial systems professional to support a wide range of projects across AECOM sectors. We regularly support the Transport, Environment, Water, Energy and Building & Places teams across a range of infrastructure, sustainability and resilience, geoscience and environmental impact assessment, renewable energy and planning projects.

As part of this role, you will support day-to-day GIS requirements including:

• Mapping
• GIS analysis
• Web applications
• Data management
• Creation and maintenance of metadata
• Deploying data field collection tools
• Providing technical software user support and troubleshooting
• Maintenance of AECOM platforms

Working for a global organization, this role will allow you to work with industry specialists from a range of backgrounds across different geographies.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience in GIS, spatial science or a related field
• Interest or experience applying GIS in infrastructure, environmental approvals, ecology, earth science or environmental science
• Support the use and improvement of enterprise GIS platforms and spatial databases
• Assist with field data capture tools, including mobile data collection and data QA
• Provide day-to-day GIS support to project teams, including troubleshooting and advice
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high quality, fit for purpose outputs
• Ability to manage your own workload and deliver to agreed timeframes
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, multidisciplinary consulting environment
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with others

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired:

• Strong skills in spatial data management, spatial analysis, cartography, and high-level use of ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap
• Experience with data conversion, FME, and tools like AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Exposure to ArcGIS Online, Survey123, web map publishing, Python scripting, and 3D visualisation tools like Leapfrog or EVS
• Relevant tertiary qualification (bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or similar) – advantageous.

Please note, due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is required, with previous or current defence clearance highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays - swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected.

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders - past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.