ANZSCO 312116Updated 2026-01-29

Surveying or Spatial Science Technician

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 120k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2300

Salary range: AUD 108k-AUD 132k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

35.1%

NSW

21%

QLD

19.5%

VIC

Education mix

27.8%

advanced diploma/ diploma

21.9%

bachelor degree

18.4%

certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians collect, record and evaluate spatial information and prepare databases, maps, charts and plans in support of Surveyors, Cartographers or Other Spatial Scientists.

What you do

• Assists construction managers, architects and surveyors in planning and organisation.
• Interprets plans, regulations and codes of practice.
• Prepares preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (27.8%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Assists construction managers, architects and surveyors in planning and organisation.
• Collects data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment.
• Interprets plans, regulations and codes of practice.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2300

Annual median: AUD 120k

Range: AUD 108k-AUD 132k