Fieldwork Administrator

**Play a role within a diverse team**

Work collaboratively with a very talented cross-functional team of dynamic, passionate Cartographers and GIS Professionals to deliver print and digital map products that leverage the Hema Maps database.

Our business is committed to developing the best map of regional and remote Australia. The Hema Maps brand has a high profile in mapping and navigation within the regional and off-road communities and has been an industry leader for over 30 years. We are Australia's leading 4WD mapping company, continuing to innovate in the areas of paper and digital mapping and improving procedures to enhance our well regarded mapping products using a unique blend of GIS and cartography skills.

**About you**

Do you have a passion for travelling and traversing a 4WD in rugged and remote terrain? Do you have experience in road, track and Point of Interest (POI) field data capture and validating data using advanced GIS tools? Do you enjoy organising and planning itineraries for field trips? Do you have at least 2-3 years experience in using advanced GIS tools to edit, create and analyse road and track data? If so, then this job is for you and we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a talented individual to join our thriving team in a full-time capacity as our Fieldwork Administrator and GIS Officer based in Brisbane.

**Your role responsibilities**
- Plan and organise our field data capture trips
- Manage our 4WD fleet and field work equipment
- Travel in regional and remote areas to collect road and track data for an extended period of time
- Using desktop GIS tools to enhance, update and maintain Hemas core road and POI data that meets Hemas quality criteria
- Extract and validate incoming fieldwork data using advanced GIS tools
- Assist in digitising, editing and the maintenance of road and track data
- Assist in the design, maintenance and manipulation of the central GIS database environments
- Assist in the formulation and introduction of efficient workflow and process guided by industry best practice
- Work directly with the GIS and Cartography team to help improve the underlying core data
- Evaluate and quality check road data sets for display suitability and data quality and its consistency
- Provide feedback or requirements to improve road data update processes
- Work closely with the GIS and Cartography team to provide the latest and most up-to-date road data ready for print and digital map production

**Required skills for this role**

Mandatory
- Relevant Degree in Environmental or Spatial Sciences or a related discipline
- Proven technical experience in Esri ArcPro/ArcMap or QGIS to digitise and update line data
- Mechanical aptitude, particularly towards 4WDs
- Experience in traversing a 4WD in rugged terrain in regional and Outback Australia
- Manual drivers licence

**Highly Desirable**
- Experience working with Esri ArcPro/ArcMap or QGISs data edit tools
- Experience working with a variety of spatial datasets, including (but not limited to) road networks and Points of Interest (POI)
- Valid 1st aid and remote 1st aid certificate

**Desirable**
- Experience using ESRI Model Builder and/or FME Desktop as a spatial ETL tool
- Experience using ArcGIS Online to setup web apps and tools for 3rd parties
- Proficiency with at least one meaningful programming language (Python preferred)
- Advanced 4wd and recovery training certificate (less than 2 years old)

**Why work with Hema Maps**

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a special company, building high quality products. With a close knit and diverse team, this role offers a unique chance to get out into the field, explore new frontiers and share the information and content found with our loyal customer base.

Hema Maps is committed to supporting our smart, dynamic and motivated team members as they grow and develop their skills.

This position will report directly to the Head of Geodata and Cartography. The successful applicant will be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Anyone who does not meet this basic requirement need not apply.