GIS Data Analyst

Are you passionate about spatial data GIS analysis and transforming raw geospatial information into valuable insights Join a technology-driven environment where youll work with cutting-edge GIS datasets remote sensing imagery and spatial analytics to support innovative solutions while driving data quality accuracy and operational excellence.

An exciting opportunity exists for a GIS Data Specialist / Spatial Data Analyst to take ownership of geospatial data preparation validation analysis and maintenance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring spatial datasets are accurate reliable and fit for operational reporting and analytical purposes.
You will work across vector raster and attribute datasets supporting GIS workflows remote sensing initiatives reporting requirements and spatial analysis activities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with technical project data and client-facing teams to improve data quality standardise GIS processes and strengthen confidence in geospatial information used across the business.
This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented GIS professional who enjoys solving spatial challenges working with complex datasets and contributing to data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare clean transform structure and maintain GIS datasets for application workflows reporting and mapping requirements.
• Perform spatial data quality assurance including geometry validation topology checks projection alignment and attribute verification.
• Conduct GIS analysis using overlays spatial joins buffers clipping dissolves aggregations and proximity analysis techniques.
• Work with remote sensing and raster datasets including satellite imagery drone imagery elevation surfaces and vegetation index products.
• Support spatial database activities through data loading validation querying and reporting dataset preparation.
• Document data processes assumptions limitations and workflows while supporting stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Job Experience and Skills Required
Qualification:

• Degree or Diploma in GIS Geomatics Geography Environmental Science Agriculture Data Science Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Practical experience in GIS data preparation cleaning validation analysis and reporting.
• Experience with QGIS ArcGIS or similar GIS software platforms.
• Experience working with vector data attribute tables projections coordinate reference systems and spatial data troubleshooting.
• Experience with remote sensing and raster datasets including imagery validation and quality assessment.
• Ability to identify and resolve spatial data quality issues while documenting processing methodologies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills:

• QGIS ArcGIS GeoPackage Shapefiles GeoJSON and map production.
• Spatial analysis techniques including joins overlays buffers clipping and area calculations.
• Geometry validation topology management CRS/projection management and data quality assurance.
• Raster and remote sensing workflows including raster-vector integration and zonal statistics.
• Knowledge of PostGIS PostgreSQL spatial SQL and database-backed GIS workflows will be advantageous.
• Exposure to Python R SQL GDAL/OGR GeoPandas satellite imagery drone imagery or automated GIS workflows will be beneficial.
• Strong analytical thinking attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

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Frankie Deppe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1