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ANZSCO 232212Updated 2026-01-29
Surveyor
National shortage level: Strong
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 118k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2270
Salary range: AUD 106k-AUD 130k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
30.6%
NSW
22.9%
VIC
20.7%
QLD
Education mix
46.2%
bachelor degree
25.2%
advanced diploma/ diploma
9.3%
year 12
Role overview
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 you 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.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: bachelor degree (46.2%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • 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.
- • Plans and designs land subdivision projects and negotiates details with local governments and other authorities.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2270
Annual median: AUD 118k
Range: AUD 106k-AUD 130k