Where these jobs are in Australia
| VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
| 19.7% | 29.9% | 22.1% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/surveyors-and-spatial-scientists?occupationCode=2322
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, marine floors and underground works, prepare and revise maps, charts and other geographic products, and analyse, present and maintain geographical information about locations in space and time.
Requisite Education:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification
Registration or licensing may be required.
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- determining the position of points of interest on the earth’s surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form
- supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings, to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems
- undertaking research and development of 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, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure
- preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters
- evaluating, compiling and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics
- analysing and interpreting data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings, and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems
- developing and trialling new applications for use in geographic information systems
- supervising and coordinating the work of Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products
232212 Surveyor ANZSCO
Plans, directs and conducts survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manages related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Cadastral Surveyor
- Engineering Surveyor
- Geodetic Surveyor
- Hydrographic Surveyor
- Mine Surveyor
- Photogrammetric Surveyor
232213 Cartographer ANZSCO
Applies scientific, mathematical and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts and other forms of cartographic output.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
232214 Other Spatial Scientist ANZSCO
Acquires, integrates, analyses, interprets, presents, manages and distributes information about locations in space and time, and develops related equipment, software and services.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Geographic Information Systems Manager
- Geospatial Analyst
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