Geospatial Consultant

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

At Jacobs, we’re expanding our Geospatial Services capability to meet growing client demand and accelerate the delivery of innovative, data-driven solutions across Australia and the region. We’re working across a diverse and exciting portfolio of projects spanning transport, resources, water and environmental sectors, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges through geospatial and digital innovation.

As a Geospatial Consultant, this role will support the delivery of complex geospatial and digital solutions for clients, combining strong technical capability with a client-focused mindset. This is a visible, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with clients, shaping solutions and contributing to high-quality project outcomes.

Based in Hobart, this role will contribute to the delivery of geospatial projects while working closely with clients and internal teams. There will be opportunities to work alongside clients, including periods of secondment within client offices, providing valuable exposure to different environments and enabling the development of strong, trusted relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning and delivery of geospatial and digital projects, ensuring outcomes meet client requirements and are delivered efficiently.

• Build and maintain client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and identifying opportunities to add value.

• Apply and guide the use of geospatial and digital tools and methodologies across project delivery.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of geospatial products, services and delivery approaches.

• Contribute to business development activities, including supporting proposals and identifying new opportunities.

• Identify and implement innovative and automated approaches to improve data analysis and management processes.

• Support sound commercial outcomes across projects, including awareness of budgets, timelines and risks.

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Geospatial Science, GIS, Data Science, Computer Science or a related discipline.

• Experience working with GIS platforms, particularly the ESRI suite (ArcGIS, AGOL, ArcGIS Portal and web mapping).

• Understanding of data structures, spatial databases and data management principles.

• Working knowledge of CAD software and its integration with GIS workflows.

• Familiarity with FME Desktop and its application in data transformation and integration.

• Experience or working knowledge of programming languages such as Python and/or JavaScript.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Understanding of project management fundamentals and experience contributing to project delivery.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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