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ANZSCO 232214Updated 2026-01-29
Other Spatial Scientist
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 118k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2270
Salary range: AUD 106k-AUD 130k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
26.4%
NSW
21.1%
QLD
20.3%
VIC
Education mix
40%
bachelor degree
33%
Post graduate
13%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Other Spatial Scientists acquire, integrate, analyse, interpret, present, manage and distribute information about locations in space and time, and develop related equipment, software and services.
What you do
- • Determines the position of points of interest on the earth's surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form.
- • Supervises the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems.
- • Undertakes research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (40%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Advises other scientists relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems.
- • Analyses and interprets data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems.
- • Compiles and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2270
Annual median: AUD 118k
Range: AUD 106k-AUD 130k