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Geographic Information Systems Officer
( Surveying Technologist, Spatial Information Systems Technician, Spatial Information Systems Officer, Land Information Systems Officer )

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	Using a mapping system to make changes to information

Geographic information systems officers develop and customise geographic information systems and provide technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing.

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Geographic information systems officers may perform the following tasks:

manipulate and analyse data such as geographic and land information source maps and survey data
link spatial data for land administration purposes
develop and customise computer programs used in geographic information systems
prepare, edit and revise cartographic output for the preparation, reproduction and publication of maps.The cartographic and analytical output produced by geographic information systems officers is used to aid in the efficient management and use of land assets within Australia.

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Learning Area	Biology Chemistry Geography Mathematics Physics
Work Demand	Including mainly indoor work Including reading or writing Including sitting for long periods
Work Field	Computing and Information Services Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Work Interest	Analytic or Scientific Organising or Clerical
Skill Level	Para Professional Jobs