We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value.

Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. 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. Great Place to Work®!

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for the 9th time! We invest in advanced tools and professional development to empower our teams. Built on trust, respect, and shared success, our culture makes Woolpert more than a workplace it’s a community.

The opportunity with us as Spatial Technical Lead We are looking for a Spatial Technical Lead to join our high performing team. Reporting to the Director of GIS Professional Services Delivery, you will be providing technical leadership across GIS delivery, driving innovative geospatial solutions, best-practice system design, and high-quality outcomes for clients and the business. This is a permanent full-time with Woolpert with hybrid work arrangements.

You may choose to be based in our Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide office for this role. You will be: Designing and delivering end-to-end geospatial solutions across Esri platforms, web applications, and integrated systems, while actively contributing to development, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation of client environments. Championing best practices in system architecture, including ArcGIS platform implementations, VertiGIS Studio solutions, and custom application development.

Embedded within project teams to provide technical leadership, resolve complex challenges, conduct configuration and code reviews, and ensure high-quality, fit-for-purpose outcomes. Contributing to pre-sales activities, including solution scoping, proof of concept development, validation of approaches, and detailed estimates and proposals. Ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with client and business objectives.

Mentoring and developing technical team members, strengthening capability and technical standards across the team. Driving the adoption of emerging spatial technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance service offerings. Promoting safe and environmentally sustainable work practices.

We’re looking for someone who has: 10+ years of experience in the GIS domain.

Qualifications

in Geospatial or related field. Proven success delivering complex GIS projects, including ArcGIS implementations. Strong stakeholder and client relationship skills.

Technical proficiency in geospatial platforms and tools. Comprehensive knowledge across the ArcGIS technology stack. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Knowledge of emerging GIS and digital solutions technologies. Experience integrating AI into geospatial workflows and solutions.