Biosecurity and Geospatial Analyst Officer | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 19 August 2026

Classification: Technical Officer Level 4
Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation
Position No: 72143
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 05 August 2026
Contact Officer: Warren Schofield on Warren.Schofield@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 8480

Details: We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable professional with experience in spatial data management and GIS technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to delivering practical outcomes for the community.

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Biosecurity and Geospatial Analyst Officer to join the ACT Government's Biosecurity and Rural Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your GIS expertise to work that directly contributes to protecting the ACT's environment, agriculture and community from biosecurity threats.

As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the spatial data systems that underpin biosecurity surveillance, emergency response, rural land management and invasive species programs across the Territory.

Working closely with biosecurity officers, land managers and government stakeholders, you will design innovative mapping and reporting solutions, manage complex datasets and ensure critical information is available to support operational and strategic decision making.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, environmental management and emergency preparedness/response. You will support the delivery of modern, data driven biosecurity programs, contribute to emergency management activities and help build geospatial capability across government.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where your technical expertise can make a genuine difference, we encourage you to apply.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant qualifications and a maximum of a three-page statement of claim addressing the Selection Criteria.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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