Land Surveyor
Plan, direct and conduct survey work
As a surveyor, you plan, direct and conduct survey work. This helps with planning to precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works.
You also manage related information systems.
$126,914
Benefits
- Outdoor work
- Technical work
- National work
A typical day may involve
Undertaking research and developing surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
Planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities
Advising architects, engineering professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems
Compiling and evaluating data
Interpreting codes of practice
Writing reports about survey measurement, land use and tenure
Preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyance and land ownership matters
It helps to be good at
Planning
Communicating and negotiating
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Qualifications/ Equivalent Certification and Experience
You may be able to work in
Construction
Mining
Government and safety
Related roles
- Civil engineer
- Civil engineering technician
- Surveying technician