Principal Consultant

QinetiQ employs more than 8000 people in 51 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

Geospatial Analyst

We are currently recruiting a Geospatial Analyst to join our specialist Advisory business. This role may be based either in Canberra, ACT or Bendigo, Victoria. Location is flexible to suit you.

As the successful applicant, you will join an experienced, innovative and supportive tight-knit team. You will work across a diverse range of projects and products in Defence and will be exposed to different technologies and tools, allowing you to grow in your career and feel fulfilled in your work.

If you enjoy diverse work, flexibility, career growth and making a meaningful contribution to your team - this is the role for you!

Advisory Services

In our Advisory Services division, everything starts with a problem that needs a solution. We act as an independent, technical partner for customers looking to procure defined services and develop specific capabilities. We help them diagnose, rationalise and solve intractable problems by providing analysis, advice and assurance, enabling our customers to make sound decisions about cost, time and performance.

• As a Geospatial Analyst, your responsibilities will include

Data extract transform load (ETL) e.g. 'massaging' various data inputs into our customer's desired format / structure

Spatial Data Analysis such as creating a prioritisation model from various sources using spatial queries

Spatial Data Visualisation including presentation of requirements, production plans, SOTD etc in a way that highlights various aspects of that data

Spatial Data Optimisation e.g. structuring spatial data for optimal web performance simplification / generalisation of country boundaries

Design and implementation of data schemas such as creating new feature layers / data tables and relationships between them

Design and publish of maps

Spatial Data Content Management including. administering portal groups, publishing and updating services

To be successful in the role of Geospatial Analyst, you will need to bring with you skills and experience in the following areas :

ArcGIS API for Python, Jupyter Notebooks

ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension or FME

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Geoprocessing ServicesDe

Applicants will also need to hold an existing Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance of at least Negative Vetting 1(NV1) level.

Whilst not essential, experience using ArcGIS API for JavaScript 3.x and 4.x and BI tools will advantageous as will database skills (SQLServer / SQL queries). Previous experience with ESRI dashboards and Experience Builder will also be highly regarded.

Looking for an Employer with Benefits?

At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.

Individual Professional development allowance

Flexible work

Purchased leave program & loyalty leave

Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave

Annual incentive scheme

Complimentary salary continuance insurance

Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back

Relaxed dress code

Please note the successful applicant will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement related to the project and / or program of work and may be required to undertake specific aptitude and psychometric assessments.

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