The Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), Young Professional Group has recently elected Joel Dillon as the national committee chair.

Joel is the GIS officer at the Indigenous Land Corporation, and has over 8 years of experience working within the Spatial Industry. After graduating with a Computer Science Degree from the University of Adelaide, Joel became a member of the SSSI in 2010, and has served as the South Australian young professional chair from 2012-2014. He has continued to serve on the South Australian Regional Committee, and is a member of the Spatial Data Management Group, as well as the Indigenous Locations Sub-Group which is coordinated by the Department of Communication’s Data Policy Branch. He has also been awarded the South Australian Spatial Excellence Young Professional of the Year Award.

“I am looking forward leading the National Young Professional team that will further strengthen the existing network of spatial students and young professionals across Australia, and help improve the way SSSI delivers its services to its young professional and student members,” said Joel.

“We are currently looking to re-invigorate the national committee, and I am seeking to find passionate young professionals who will be interested in joining the team.

“The role of the National Young professional committee is to represent the interest of young professionals within the industry, and provide assistance to students who are looking to get into the industry. The National Young Professionals Committee supports and resources the regional young professional groups, and coordinates national young professional events such as the recent webinar with Esri Australia’s managing director Brett Bundock, who presented on career progression.”

If you are interested in joining the National Young Professional Committee or know anybody interested in furthering their career, as well as the industry, contact chair.yp@sssi.org.au.