ANZSCO Code: 232214
Applicable List:
MLTSSL CSOL

232214 OTHER SPATIAL SCIENTIST

Acquires, integrates, analyses, interprets, presents, manages and distributes information about locations in space and time, and develops related equipment, software and services.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation: Geographic Information Systems Manager

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

  • Determining the position of points of interest on the earth’s surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form
  • Supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems
  • Undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
  • Planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities
  • Advising architects, engineering professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems
  • Compiling and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure
  • Preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters
  • Evaluating, compiling and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics
  • Analysing and interpreting data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems
  • Developing and trialling new applications for use in geographic information systems
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of surveying or spatial science technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products