Professional GIS Analyst

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description How you’ll make a difference AECOM’s GIS Team in Sydney offers an exciting opportunity for a highly driven spatial systems professional to support a wide range of projects across AECOM sectors. We regularly support the Transport, Environment, Water, Energy and Building & Places teams across a range of infrastructure, sustainability and resilience, geoscience and environmental impact assessment, renewable energy and planning projects. As part of this role, you will support day-to-day GIS requirements including mapping, GIS analysis, web applications, data management, creation and maintenance of metadata, deploying data field collection tools, providing technical software user support and troubleshooting, and maintenance of AECOM platforms. Working for a global organization, this role will allow you to work with industry specialists from a range of backgrounds across different geographies. 2 to 5 years of professional experience in GIS, spatial science or a related field Interest or experience applying GIS in infrastructure, environmental approvals, ecology, earth science or environmental science Support the use and improvement of enterprise GIS platforms and spatial databases Assist with field data capture tools, including mobile data collection and data QA Provide day-to-day GIS support to project teams, including troubleshooting and advice Strong attention to detail and a focus on producing high quality, fit for purpose outputs Ability to manage your own workload and deliver to agreed timeframes Comfortable working in a fast paced, multidisciplinary consulting environment Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with others Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. Strong skills in spatial data management, spatial analysis, cartography, and high-level use of ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap Experience with data conversion, FME, and tools like AutoCAD or Civil 3D Exposure to ArcGIS Online, Survey123, web map publishing, Python scripting, and 3D visualisation tools like Leapfrog or EVS Relevant tertiary qualification (bachelor’s degree in Spatial Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, or similar) – advantageous. Please note, due to the nature of the projects Australian Citizenship is required, with previous or current defence clearance highly regarded. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 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About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. 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