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What’s it like to be a Geographic Information Systems Officer?
Geographic information systems officers design, develop and customise
geographic information systems and provide technical and analytical support to
address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land
ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset
management, and demographic marketing.
The cartographic and analytical output produced by geographic information
systems officers is used to aid in the efficient management and use of land
assets within Australia.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Geographic Information Systems Officer earn an average of
$1522 per week. The [average annual salary for this job is $79144 excluding su
per.]
Personal requirements
- able to analyse and solve problems
- good communication and computing skills
- interested in the environment
- able to produce detailed and accurate work
- able to work as part of a team.
This job also involves:
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Sitting for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting
down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least
two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Biology
School subjects that include some aspect of BIOLOGY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a biology-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Chemistry
School subjects that include some aspects of CHEMISTRY provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a chemistry-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Geographic Information Systems Officer
Geographic information systems officers may perform the following tasks:
- manipulate and analyse data such as geographic and land information source maps and survey data
- link spatial data for land administration purposes
- develop and customise computer programmes used in geographic information systems (GIS)
- prepare, edit and revise cartographic output for the preparation, reproduction and publication of maps.
Specialisations
Cartographer
A cartographer designs, prepares and revises maps, charts, plans, three-
dimensional models and spatial information databases, often using computer-
based techniques and applying principles from science, mathematics and graphic
design. Cartographers apply these elements to represent, analyse and manage
essential spatial information that services the mining, mineral exploration,
mapping, marketing, web publishing, regional planning and environmental
management industries.