GIS Analyst

Looking for your next GIS role? Join Melbourne Airport and work on large-scale projects in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Melbourne Airport is seeking GIS Analysts to join our Planning, Infrastructure & Environment – Digital Engineering team. We have two opportunities available, suited to candidates ranging from developing / entry-level through to more experienced GIS Analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure precincts and support the development of Melbourne Airport’s geospatial capability.

Working under the guidance of the GIS Manager, this role will play a key part in maintaining enterprise GIS datasets, delivering spatial analysis and mapping products, and supporting operational teams and major infrastructure projects across the airport, including airfield, utilities, property and capital works programs.

Explore how we are thinking big with exciting projects like the Third Runway, state-of-the-art terminals, and thriving business park developments. You can also learn more about life at Melbourne Airport – our culture, values, and what makes us unique at https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/corporate/our-culture-and-values. Join us in shaping the future of aviation as we propel Melbourne Airport towards becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination.

Key responsibilities include:

Responsibilities will vary depending on experience, with opportunities to take on broader ownership of spatial analysis, data management and project support as capability grows.

Operational & Project Support

• Respond to requests for geospatial information from internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors
• Produce spatial datasets, maps and analysis to support operational and project activities
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners and contractors to ensure spatial accuracy and alignment with Melbourne Airport standards
• Provide GIS support across construction, utilities, facilities, property and operational projects

Geospatial Data Management

• Maintain and update enterprise GIS datasets, spatial layers and metadata
• Support the management of key datasets including airfield pavements, utilities, buildings, property parcels and infrastructure assets
• Conduct data validation, cleaning and integration from sources such as CAD, survey data, BIM and asset systems
• Ensure all spatial data meets Melbourne Airport data standards

Mapping & Visualisation

• Develop web maps, dashboards and GIS applications using ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
• Produce high-quality maps, plans and visualisations for internal stakeholders
• Provide cartographic support to project and operational teams

Spatial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform spatial analysis to support operational planning and decision-making
• Develop repeatable spatial workflows and automation processes where appropriate

GIS Support

• Provide support to internal users and assist with troubleshooting GIS issues
• Support system upgrades, testing and improvements to GIS solutions across the organisation

The successful candidates will have:

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, Surveying or a related field
• Experience working with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online or QGIS
• Understanding of geospatial data formats, projections and data management workflows
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high data quality
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Experience within aviation, infrastructure, construction or utilities environments
• Exposure to automation tools such as FME, Python, SQL or Arcade scripting
• Experience working with CAD to GIS workflows
• Exposure to mobile data collection tools such as Field Maps or Survey123
• Familiarity with asset management systems or digital engineering environments

We welcome applications from candidates at different stages of their GIS career. These roles may be filled at different levels depending on experience and capability.

About the Company

Melbourne Airport (Australia Pacific Airports Corporation) is proud to be one of Australia's premier transport hubs and Victoria's gateway to the world, connecting us to the global marketplace. We are committed to creating connections that matter and enhancing the traveller experience across every aspect of our organisation to deliver our vision of becoming Australia's favourite Airport destination. Currently, in an exciting phase of change, we are delivering rewarding career opportunities, making Melbourne Airport a dynamic and fast-paced place to work for our people.

APAC is a majority Australian-owned private company that also operates Launceston Airport, the tourism gateway to Tasmania and an industry multi-award-winning airport.

Culture and Values

By joining the team at Melbourne Airport, you will work within a friendly, high-performance culture with a focus on our people and their development.

Our vision is to become Australia's favourite Airport destination and our people are paramount to achieving this success. We provide a supportive environment, with values that encourage all of our employees to Be You, Think Big, Own it and Work Together.

Benefits

• Free access to Higher State, our state-of-the-art Fitness Club & Wellness Hub at Novotel & ibis Styles Airport hotel

• Airport car parking 24 hours/365 days a year for both business and personal use

• Hybrid flexible working arrangements

• Airport Holiday, an additional day of leave

• Wellness Day, a further additional day of leave

• Discounted onsite childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning

• Mental health and well-being initiatives, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Long-term career and professional development opportunities

• Active social culture and participation in a range of social impact days and activities

• Signature Experiences including an airfield family day

• Access to an employee benefits scheme including access to corporate rates and airport retailer discounts (including SkyBus)

APAC is committed to weaving Diversity into our DNA. We believe that Diversity and Inclusion will help us realise our greatest potential as a company and maximise the potential of all our team members. We strive to create a culture where our team members understand that each individual is unique and that embracing diversity makes us more flexible, productive and creative.

APAC provides equal opportunity and advancement in employment regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, caring responsibilities, disability or socioeconomic background. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our workplace values of Being You, Thinking Big, Owning It and Working Together.