Our client is a highly regarded organisation delivering critical technology and engineering capabilities in support of Australia's national security objectives. Working at the forefront of innovation, they partner across Defence, intelligence and government agencies to develop and enhance complex systems that enable informed decision-making and operational effectiveness.
This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects within a collaborative environment where emerging technologies, advanced data exploitation and geospatial capabilities play a key role in shaping future outcomes.
About the Role
As a Geospatial Engineer, you will support the development, assessment and integration of geospatial systems and software capabilities within a complex national security environment. Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll help shape technical solutions that deliver real-world operational outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing, reviewing and assessing geospatial system architectures and software solutions.
Supporting technical roadmaps and capability integration activities.
Evaluating technical feasibility, architectural approaches and implementation risks.
Assessing operational impacts associated with system enhancements and new capabilities.
Identifying interoperability requirements across Defence, intelligence and broader government environments.
Providing engineering input into emerging technology initiatives, including artificial intelligence, automation, advanced data exploitation and space-based capabilities.
Contributing to the successful delivery of complex engineering outcomes within a secure environment.
The Successful Candidate
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Demonstrated experience in software engineering and geospatial engineering environments.
Strong understanding of geospatial systems, architectures and capability integration.
Experience assessing technical solutions, implementation approaches and engineering risks.
The ability to work across multiple stakeholders in complex government or Defence environments.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
A proactive approach to supporting innovative technology outcomes.
This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, alongside experienced technical professionals, while contributing to capabilities of national significance.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus extensions
Security Requirements: Candidates must hold an active or reactivatable Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) Security Clearance on submission. Our client is not looking to upgrade an existing clearance for this position. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) or DISA(Defence Intelligence Suitability Assessment) may be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 31 August 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
