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.

• 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