GIS Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

The Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (Wurundjeri Corporation) is a Registered Aboriginal Party appointed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. The Corporation holds statutory responsibilities for the protection and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage and Aboriginal intangible heritage on Wurundjeri Country. Additional functions of the Corporation include, environmental land management, cross-cultural education, traditional welcome to country and smoking ceremonies, research and cultural consultations.

Position: GIS Specialist

Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract – Abbotsford head office with flexible work arrangements.

About the Role

The GIS Specialist will support Wurundjeri Corporation operations and project activities by delivering expert cartographic and spatial services. This will involve the implementation and operation of GIS systems, creation and maintenance of GIS datasets, spatial analysis, and the delivery of mapping and other spatial services and outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, translate, analyse, and maintain spatial data (relating especially to heritage and environmental places) that captures user requirements.

  • Preparation of mapping products that communicate effectively.

  • Providing strategic advice as it relates to geospatial information and offering guidance on GIS-related enquiries.

  • Implement and operate GIS systems and platforms.

  • Auditing of legacy GIS data and ensuring that incoming spatial data is added to the GIS database.

  • Develop systems over time to improve the acquisition, storage and sharing of spatial information across the Corporation and its membership.

About You

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. Spatial Information Services, Geospatial Science).

  • Prior experience in a similar role.

  • Provision of mapping and GIS support for native title, heritage and natural resource management matters would be well regarded.

  • Experience working with Indigenous Australian communities and organisations would be well regarded.

Benefits of working at the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

  • Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits (opportunity to earn tax-free income)

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply

If you are passionate about protecting and promoting the cultural heritage of Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter via the 'Quick Apply' button.

If you would like further details about the role, please email 

We welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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