$104,030 to $116,563 pa (HEW 7) plus 17% University superannuation contribution
Fixed term (12 months), Full-time, Joondalup campus
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
GEOSPATIAL DEVELOPER
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$104,030 TO $116,563 PA (HEW 7)
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM (12 MONTHS)
Edith Cowan University
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The School of Medical and Health Sciences
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About the Opportunity
Our Food Environments Team is seeking a motivated and skilled GIS Developer with experience using Python, ArcGIS Arcade and ArcGIS Online to join our NHMRC-funded Australian Food Atlas (AFA) project.
This innovative project will be the first in Australia to comprehensively map, measure, and monitor food access across jurisdictions, creating a national Food Atlas that visualises food access across the country. Designed for professionals in food policy, public health, and planning, the AFA will spatially represent communities’ ability to access food, identifying areas with limited access to healthy food and/or an overabundance of unhealthy options. This evidence base will inform food and nutrition policy, support planning decisions, and guide future policy to create equitable, health-promoting communities that enable healthy eating.
As a GIS Developer, you will work closely with the Senior Geospatial Product Developer to support the spatial analysis, data management, and visualisation tasks of the AFA project. You will assist in preparing, cleaning, analysing, and mapping spatial datasets, as well as maintaining and updating geospatial databases and online maps. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
About you
You are a GIS developer with a proactive, can-do mindset and a strong ability to work independently. You hold qualifications in GIS, spatial science, geography, or a related field and have a genuine interest in applying spatial analysis to public health and food environments. You have foundational experience using Python and ArcGIS Online for data management, analysis, and mapping, and are comfortable working with spatial data formats and automating GIS workflows. Exposure to other programming languages such as JavaScript is an advantage. You’re detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn, with good communication skills and a collaborative approach to supporting the Senior Geospatial Product Developer in developing and maintaining the Australian Food Atlas.
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Gee Fernando, Senior Geospatial Product Developer, Food Environments Team, via g.fernando@ecu.edu.au for more information.
Application Process
Please submit your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to Gee Fernando via g.fernando@ecu.edu.au
Advert Closure
Applications close Sunday, 7th December 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
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