Consultant (Advisory Geospatial)

About us

Woolpert is a global leader in Architecture, Engineering, and Geospatial (AEG), with a deep rooted and growing presence across Australia, building on our rich heritage as AAM. We are recognised as a Top 100 Global Design and Geospatial firm, Woolpert delivers leading-edge solutions in aerial mapping, surveying, and digital solutions for some of Asia-Pacific’s largest resources, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The ’Woolpack’ fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and ownership—exemplified by our celebrated Principal Program, which offers all employees, regardless of role or employment type, the opportunity to become company owners and share in the company’s growing success. This program rewards leadership, high performance, and initiative, and is a cornerstone of Woolpert’s commitment to empowering its people and expanding diverse leadership.

The opportunity with us as a permanent full time Consultant (Advisory Geospatial)

We are looking for a Consultant (Advisory Geospatial) to join our high performing Strategic & Advisory team in our Melbourne office. Reporting to the Vice President & Director of Advisory & Innovation, Woolpert Asia Pacific & Middle East, you will be delivering strategic geospatial advisory and consulting services to clients across government, infrastructure, utilities, environment, and private sector markets.

You will be:

• Providing and delivering geospatial insights to support various advisory projects across geography, geospatial analysis, and GIS technologies.
• Collaborate closely with Woolpert’s Geospatial Advisory and Innovation team to successfully deliver proposals and projects on time and within budget.
• Partner with senior leaders across research organisations, NGOs, and government agencies—locally and internationally—to provide trusted advice on geospatial strategy, policy, roadmaps, and program delivery.
• Interpret data from a variety of disciplines and use your knowledge and understanding to develop and deliver client-focused solutions, with the opportunity to generate improved solutions to complex problems and resolving complaints using creativity, reasoning, and experience.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Undergraduate degree in a Spatial Information or Spatial Science discipline such as GIS, Surveying, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Applied Science, Geography etc.
• 2-5 years of experience working in a strategic advisory/consulting focus role within the spatial information sector.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex geospatial concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and experienced in developing, managing and delivering projects.
• Strong knowledge of geospatial concepts, theories, and techniques, with proficiency in using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and geospatial databases.
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats, such as shapefiles, GeoTIFF, and KML and good understanding of spatial analysis, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and geoprocessing.

Desirable qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications or industry affiliations.

Woolpert Benefit:

• Want to earn long-term rewards that reflect your impact? Woolpert’s Principal Program gives employees the opportunity to become stakeholders in the company and benefit directly from its growth and success.
• Want surety for your income? Woolpert employees benefit from automatic Salary Continuance Insurance provided by the company.
• Want to make the most of your salary? Woolpert offers novated leasing and salary sacrifice options to help you get more value from your income.
• Thinking of advancing your studies? Woolpack members wanting to continue their formal education with role related courses have access to reimbursements and study leave options to assist with their studies.
• Need flexibility with where you work? Subject to operational requirements Woolpert offer flexible work arrangements.
• Looking after your wellbeing? Woolpert employees and their immediate family members have access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program, along with our discounted voluntary corporate health insurance through Bupa.

We value diversity and inclusion at Woolpert and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples.

As this is a full-time role, this role requires individuals with Full Working Rights in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you believe you might be a good fit and would like to join our Woolpack, click on the APPLY NOW button to submit your application. If you don’t meet all the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!