Flexibility | Fabulous workplace culture
Join a creative, people-first company in one of Australia’s most liveable regions.
Launceston/Hobart
At Esk Spatial, we know that exceptional work happens in an environment where people feel valued, supported, and inspired. We have a relaxed, professional culture, and kindness is one of our core values. We care deeply for our clients, our staff and the communities we serve.
Whether you’re drawn to picturesque Hobart, the heritage charm of Launceston, or the flexibility of working from home interstate, this role offers lifestyle choice without compromising professional opportunity.
As Tasmania’s largest geospatial company, we offer more variety, capability and professional richness than most in our sector. You’ll work with leading technology, talented colleagues, and clients who value innovation—delivering solutions that have real-world impact.
About Us
Esk Spatial is a specialised spatial analytics and technology company dedicated to supporting informed, location-based decision-making, and enhancing asset and resource management.
We provide high-quality GIS services to clients across Australia and internationally, with three core teams:
- Data & Intelligence – UAV (Drone) and aerial imagery capture and acquisition, advanced spatial visualisations, surveying, remote sensing, volumetrics and machine learning.
- Analytics – Strategic, operational, and project-based consultancy, trusted by industries from blue-chip corporations to local government.
- Development – Extending the capability of out-of-the-box solutions through custom-built spatial systems for government and corporate clients.
Our values guide everything we do:
- Support and Empower Others
- Make Complex Things Simple
- Be Proactive
- Pursue Excellence
- Be Kind
The Role
We’re seeking a Spatial Analyst with an interest, and ideally experience, in the local government sector. Knowledge in the natural resource management and/or carbon sector would also be advantageous. You will:
- Deliver GIS services in a strategic, planned, and systematic way.
- Support clients in achieving their spatial goals using platforms such as ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
- Combine technical expertise with authentic relationship-building to help organisations fully realise the value of their GIS investment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, analyse, and maintain spatial data within client systems.
- Audit, quality check, and cleanse data for accuracy and reliability.
- Create maps, web maps and apps.
- Collaborate with Esk teams and local government stakeholders.
- Provide training and transfer operational knowledge to clients.
- Maintain strong, authentic client relationships.
- Introduce innovative ideas and modern approaches to spatial analytics.
Qualifications & Skills
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
- Proven skills in spatial analysis, GIS, and remote sensing.
- Proficiency in ESRI Suite (including Portal, AGOL and ArcGIS Pro), QGIS, or similar.
- Strong analytical and data visualisation abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Experience with automation using Python, FME or equivalents (desirable, but not essential)
- Experience in local government (desirable, but not essential).
- Experience in the natural resource management and/or carbon sector (desirable, but not essential).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and expertise.
- Flexible work arrangements—office-based or remote.
- Work-life balance initiatives and family-friendly options.
- Supported professional development and access to diverse, challenging projects.
- Opportunities to introduce clients to new technologies and smarter ways of working.
- Leadership progression for the right candidate.
- Negotiable week/month working structure.
