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    Rapid technological developments in the mapping industry are leading to a demand for tertiary qualified technical and managerial staff.
    The need for People with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) skills is expected to increase in the coming years.
    Mapping Scientists are people who gather, process, analyse and present spatial data. These skills enable the professional to specialise or diversify into many interesting and exciting fields of employment.
    Graduates will call upon a range of skills developed during their studies. They may use their graphic design skills in the production of a variety of mapping products; their computer skills in the creation of a geographical data base and/or their analytical skills in data management and communication.
    Employment opportunities are available in all levels of Government, semi-government agencies, statutory authorities and in private industry.

Experts believe that the demand for tertiary qualified Mapping Scientists in the resource industries and local government sectors will continue to grow in the coming years. Some are forecasting a large annual growth in the GIS and Spatial Data Management fields.
The 1996 RMIT graduate destination survey revealed that 97.1% of the Land Information graduates had jobs within 3 months of course completion, higher than accountancy, computer science, psychology and tourism. Visit their web site to find out more.

Work experience is best arranged at a local level through school or via direct contact.
Businesses involved with the mapping industry can be found in the Yellow Pages under Maps or Mapping. Many government agencies are also involved with mapping and GIS.

Pay in both government and private industry is normally related to qualifications and experience.

In the government sector this is generally based on the Scientific or Technical Officer scale.

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