Our client’s primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.
About the role
In this role you will provide the necessary senior expertise to lead business integration, influence enterprise direction, and ensure that Foundation Geospatial capabilities remain fit-for-purpose, interoperable, and responsive to current and future government requirements.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide strategic governance and oversight of Foundation Geospatial Branch production requirements and activities to ensure alignment with Branch mission and Defence capability priorities.
- Lead the integration and continuous improvement of Foundation Geospatial Branch business processes, ensuring consistency, standardisation, and interoperability across systems.
- Deliver actionable insights and advice to support Defence planning, capability development, and decision-making using geospatial data and analytics.
- Demonstrated extensive experience (typically 12+ years) in enterprise GIS and geospatial data, including integration, sustainment, and operation of geospatial capabilities.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in geospatial science, GIS, or related discipline (Bachelor’s degree or higher).
- 12-month contract, with 2 x 12-month extension options.
To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. Due to the work environment, our client has requested that all candidates are required to hold a current TSPV Security Clearance. The successful candidate will need to undergo an additional security assessment before commencing in the role.
How to Apply
Please upload your resume to apply. Please provide a supporting statement highlighting your skills, experience, and capability against the position description to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Submission closes by COB, Wednesday 22nd July 2026.
Please call Kandice Halls on 0480 002 461 for any further information . 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.
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.
