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​​​​​​​​​​EOI now open for Tasmanian Spatial Information Council Chairperson

Expressions of interest are being sought for the position of Chair of the Tasmanian Spatial Information Council (TASSIC).

The Tasmanian Spatial Information Council (TASSIC) was established in 2008 to facilitate increased collaboration and cooperation between public, private and community sectors in the collection, maintenance and use of spatial information in Tasmania.

The Chair is an independent member of the Council, appointed for three-year terms by the Minister for Parks on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas).

The Chair is expected to take an active role in representing the Council to stakeholders, liaise with government and keep informed on issues relating to the development and use of a more effective spatial information infrastructure.

Applicants should possess suitable experience, skills and leadership abilities.

Further information about the position is outlined in the Information Pack for Applicants.

For further advice or questions, please contact the TASSIC Executive Officer on (03) 6165 4121 or email: Info.Tassic@nre.tas.gov.au​.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 5.00pm on Friday, 28 June 2024.


2023 TASSIC Workforce Development Forum​.​

    Speakers from Tertiary and Vocational Education Training institutions, state and local government, small and big business.

    Crowne Plaza Hobart, Thursday 9 November, 1.00 PM to 5.00 PM

    The TASSIC Workforce Development Program ihere​​

    You may register here: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/4K63S​​​

​2023 Tasmanian Geospatial Conference and Excellence Awards.

    ​The 2023 Geospatial Conference and Excellence Awards will be held on 1 September 2023 at the Crowne Plaza in Hobart.
    This is the opportunity to hear the latest from across the local geospatial industry, including presentations on cadastral surveying, GIS,
    education and more.
    This year, immediately following the conclusion of sessions will be  the Geospatial Excellence Awards Reception, where all attendees will 
    have the chance to enjoy drinks and canapes whilst networking and celebrating the local winners.

    To see the winners form the awards, see:https://geospatialcouncil.org.au/geospatial-excellence-award-winners-tas/​​


2023 Ag Innovation Expo, Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group​

    The 2023 Ag Innovation Expo will be held on 20 April 2023 at the Hagley Farm School.

    The theme of the Expo is “Spraying and Planting".  The Expo will also cover spatial technology, training and include presentations from                    Tasmanian and interstate practitioners as well as live machinery demonstrations.

    The Expo is a free ticketed event. To register follow the link http://bit.ly/3IVS7XI.​


Locate 2023

    The Locate 23 conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Wednesday 10 May to Friday 12 May 2023.

    This is the premier geospatial conference in Australia and is the first organised by the newly formed Geospatial Council.

    The theme for this year's conference is Geospatial Evolutions: From the Lands to Seas to Stars. 

    For more details about the Conference follow the link https://locateconference.com/the-conference/.