Operations Technician
Nearmap
Operations
Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
Company Description
Property intelligence is reshaping how the world understands the built environment, and
Nearmap is driving that. We put powerful aerial imagery, AI-driven analytics, and geospatial
tools into the hands of the people who plan, build, insure, and govern the places we all live
and work. Our technology turns property uncertainty into decisive action, and our culture
brings out the best in the people who build it.
Job Description
We're looking for an Operations Technician to join our Geospatial Content Operations team who
are the engine room behind Nearmap's Australian aerial capture program. This is a coordination
role sitting at the intersection of technical operations and logistics support.
This isn't a narrow, single-discipline role. You'll be the connective tissue between our aircraft
operators in the field, our logistics partners, our dev and processing teams, and our broader global
operations. On any given day you might be diagnosing a laptop issue remotely with an operator in
Brisbane, coordinating a media return through our courier network, or supporting our flight planner
with map exports. The work is varied, the team is tight-knit, and the impact is real.
What you'll be doing
Monitoring our JIRA dashboards daily to track survey data, chase outstanding returns, and keep
the flow of capture media moving reliably between operators and our Barangaroo office. You’ll be
responsible for keeping our operator fleet well stocked, making sure each aircraft has everything it
needs before departure, from capture media to cleaning supplies and courier satchels.
You'll work closely with our courier partners to manage logistics across our production fleet,
support flight planning, and be the first point of triage when operators run into issues on the
WhatsApp channels. You'll also handle physical tasks: receiving equipment shipments and
supporting camera dispatch for repairs. There's an after-hours component too, primarily weekends,
but it's brief responses, not sustained work.
Once media arrives, you'll take ownership of the processing side, downloading survey data,
managing the processing queue through JIRA, and keeping things moving through the pipeline.
You'll provide second-level QA support to our Poland-based GCO team, reconciling flown
coverage against processed surveys, identifying hardware anomalies, and feeding observations
back to our Flight Operations team. It's methodical work that requires a sharp eye and an
understanding of how the pieces fit together across a global operation.
Qualifications
Who we're looking for
Think switched-on generalist:
• Comfortable with computers beyond surface level. Windows is a must; Linux is a bonus
• A clear communicator across different audiences
• Autonomous. You don't need hand-holding to figure out what needs doing next
• Physically capable of lifting and moving equipment up to around 25kg
• Curious about how things actually work, not just the task in front of you but the system
behind it
You might be coming from a customer service or technical support background and are ready for
more depth and variety in your work.
Experience
• 2-3 years in an operational, logistics, or technical support environment
• Experience handling physical assets, inventory, or equipment management
• Experience with ticketing or workflow tools such as Jira
• Exposure to Linux or command line environments is a plus but not essential
Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and learning new tools quickly
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce reports and
progress updates
• Comfortable adopting AI tools to improve personal productivity and workflow efficiency
Personal attributes
• Curious and self-motivated. Takes initiative to understand how things work
• Organised and meticulous, with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and calm under pressure
• Enjoys variety and is comfortable context-switching between different types of work
• Rational and pragmatic. Deals with issues in a timely fashion
• Not afraid to ask questions or raise issues
• Enjoys communicating and working with a variety of people
• Genuinely interested in learning about new technologies
Nice to have
• A current driver's licence for occasional airport and storage runs
• A background in tech, GIS, or operations
Sydney (Barangaroo) | Full-time | On-site
Additional Information
Why you'll love working at Nearmap:
We move fast, we care about craft, and we're proud of what we're building. If you're energised by turning hard problems into real-world impact, we'd love to meet you
In addition to your annual leave, Nearmap offers:
- 4 extra "YOU" days off each year—take a break, no questions asked!
- Company-sponsored volunteering days to give back.
- Generous parental leave policies for growing families.
- Work from Overseas Policy—explore the world in the approved list of cities while you work!
- Discounted Private Health Insurance plans.
- Monthly wellbeing and technology allowance.
- Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
- Hybrid flexibility—truly flexible, with no mandatory office days!
- A Nearmap subscription (naturally!).
- Unlimited snacks, drinks, and weekly catered lunches at the office
- Showers available for cyclists and gym enthusiasts.
At Nearmap, you can chart your own career path and see where our journey together might take you. With complex and fascinating work to challenge and inspire you, you might be surprised by the opportunities you discover. We've got so much more to share—come and explore with us!
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