QinetiQ is a global defence and security company and employs more than 8500 people in more than 50 locations around the world. We offer our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products and help solve some of their most challenging problems.
Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn. Globally QinetiQ has four Sectors, one of which is the 'Australia Sector''. The Australia Sector has more than 1,200 employees operating across four countries, namely Australia, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Headquartered in Nowra, New South Wales, QinetiQ Air Affairs, part of QinetiQ's Threat Representation business unit, provides targets and training services, and electronic warfare capabilities to the Australian Defence Force, in addition to aerial surveillance and reconnaissance in support of government firefighting efforts. Air Affairs owns and operates a fleet of special mission aircraft and maintains an advanced manufacturing and engineering facility providing design, manufacture and certification operations.
We are looking for a suitably qualified GIS Analyst to join our Bushfire and flood-mapping reconnaissance team based in Nowra.
As a GIS Analyst you will be supporting our aircraft and scanner operators/aircrew to deliver information crucial to the effective searching for and mapping fire and flood areas. We currently operates a fleet of specially modified Learjet and King Air aircraft to conduct wide area bushfire surveillance, multispectral imaging and aeromedical operations throughout Australia.
Liaising with government agencies, emergency services, our aircrew and pilots your day to day role as a GIS Analyst will include;
Collating and curating a variety of multispectral images received from our aircraft
Ensuring our clients receive the information required as part of our contract
Developing operational improvements to help enhance and streamline mission planning, processing and delivery of imagery data
Liaising with our aircraft teams to select and develop the best outcomes for our clients
What you will receive;
A career opportunity within a global defence company
A role that will see you take part in unique aviation experiences
To be considered for this role you will need;
To be willing to be within 1 hr of Nowra for at least the first 8 weeks for training, after that the role can be remotely located.
IT skills and experience with GIS software such as QGIS, ENVI, Global Mapper or similar
A willingness to work on call at short notice
High levels of awareness and a safety first attitude
Willingness to gain a defence security clearance (Australian Citizenship required)
Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You'll share in the company's success, and be rewarded for your own. We'll invest in your professional development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
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