Specialisations

 

Skill Level

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.

 

Job Description & Tasks

Plans, directs or 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.

• determines the position of points of interest on the Earth’s surface, including the ocean bed and prepares the final product data in digital form
• supervises the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and manages automated information systems
• undertakes research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
• plans and designs land sub-division projects and negotiates details with local governments and other authorities
• 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 conveyancing and land ownership matters
• advises architects, engineers, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems
• may supervise and coordinate the work of surveying associates and field assistants

 

This occupation is included in the following occupation lists;

Skilled Occupations List (SQL)

This occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List and can be applied for under the Skilled Migration Programme.

Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

This occupation is included in the Migration Occupations in Demand List. You must have 12 months work experience in this occupation or a closely related occupation to claim the available 15 or 20 MODL points.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (SRS)

This visa allows you to be sponsored by a relative living in a Designated Area or to be nominated by a State or Territory government. To apply for nomination by a State/Territory your occupation must in demand in that particular government.

Please note that many occupations in demand by a State or Territory are required to have a specialisation and not all specialisations are detailed in the lists. You can check for further information through CMS or directly through the State or Territory.

This occupation is in demand in;
Northern Territory

Temporary Business Sponsorship (457)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for temporary business sponsorship and may be sponsored for a 457 visa.

Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS)

This occupation is on the approved list of occupations for the Employer Nomination Scheme and may be nominated by a company under the ENS.