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Geospatial Information Scientist

Position Profile Apply now Job no: 499736
Work type: Maximum Term Contract
Location: All, Brisbane, Queensland
Categories: Geotechnical

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

You’ll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

 

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Senior Catchment Performance Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and managing systems to collect, analyse, and present spatial data that supports asset investment decisions across Seqwater’s drinking water supply network. The role applies geospatial modelling, visualisation, and database management to optimise asset reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance. It provides analytical insights and solutions to inform planning and decision-making, ensuring the safety and sustainability of water supply infrastructure.

Key responsibilities:

  • Collect and integrate geospatial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Design, manage, and maintain asset geodatabases with robust data quality and security controls.
  • Create clear maps and visualisations, and provide geospatial insights to support asset planning and decision-making.
  • Communicate complex spatial concepts to stakeholders and drive innovation in geospatial analysis and modelling.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Geospatial Science, or equivalent with a GIS specialisation.
  • Expert knowledge of Esri GIS software, spatial data acquisition, and geodatabase management.
  • Skilled in integrating spatial and non-spatial data and presenting it clearly to varied stakeholders.
  • Strong capability in data quality assurance, database administration, and ensuring data security.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in a related role with proven technical and analytical expertise.

This position has a salary starting at $132,746 – 145,422 plus superannuation and is a maximum term contract for 24 months

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au  

We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Monday 19th January 2026

For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

 

 

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