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Surveyor

ANZSCO 232212

Employed

9,700

Part-time share

14%

Female share

5%

Median age

39 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Surveyors plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manage related information systems.

What they typically do

  • Undertakes research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems.
  • Plans and designs land subdivision projects and negotiates details with local governments and other authorities.
  • Advises architects, engineering professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems.
  • Compiles and evaluates data, interprets codes of practice, and writes reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure.
  • Prepares site plans and survey reports required for conveyance and land ownership matters.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
30.6%
VIC
22.9%
QLD
20.7%
WA
16.8%
SA
5.1%
TAS
2.1%
ACT
1.1%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Surveyor.

No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.