Geospatial Developer

Geospatial Developer Edith Cowan University – Joondalup campus, Perth, Western Australia $104,030 to $116,563 per annum (HEW 7) plus 17% University superannuation contribution Fixed term (12 months), full-time Open to candidates with relevant working rights About the Opportunity The School of Medical and Health Sciences is home to teaching and research in Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Allied Health, and Exercise and Sports Sciences, as well as in Public, Occupational and Environmental Health. Our world‑class research is rapidly translated to provide solutions to some of the key health issues facing our community. The 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. Responsibilities Work closely with the Senior Geospatial Product Developer to support the spatial analysis, data management, and visualisation tasks of the AFA project. Assist in preparing, cleaning, analysing, and mapping spatial datasets, and maintaining and updating geospatial databases and online maps. Apply strong technical skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving. About You GIS developer with a proactive, can‑do mindset and a strong ability to work independently. 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. Foundational experience using Python and ArcGIS Online for data management, analysis, and mapping, comfortable working with spatial data formats and automating GIS workflows. Exposure to other programming languages such as JavaScript is an advantage. Detail‑oriented, analytical, eager to learn, with good communication skills and a collaborative approach. 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 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 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 encourages applicants to submit early. Equal Employment Opportunity ECU strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and from candidates who identify as a person with disability. ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace and supports adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit the Inclusive Workplace website. #J-18808-Ljbffr