Australian Migration Options: Surveyor is currently on the Critical Skills List (CSL) in Australia. This is an indicator of a possible 'skills shortage' in this profession in Australia, and being positively assessed as an equivalent to an Australian Surveyor may increase your options of achieving permanent residence in Australia. Obviously, other criteria need to be satisfied. Competent English is required.

ASCO Code: 2123-13 Surveyor

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. To have a good chance of suitable employment, ideally more than 5 years experience may be required. For employer sponsorship (457 or ENS) significant experience on top of formal qualifications would be highly regarded.

Tasks:
A Surveyor 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

Similar Occupations: Geometrician, Geometric Engineer
Specialisations: Cadastral Surveyor, Geodetic Surveyor, Hydrographical Surveyor, Photogrammetric Surveyor

Note: This is a generic job advertisement to attract potential migrants who wish to lodge independent skilled migration applications or seek sponsorship by an Australian employer. At the time of advertising, Konnecting may not have any employer clients seeking these candidates with this occupation. In this instant we would add your resume to our database and advise if suitable position became available. Konnecting is an integrated migration and recruitment company in Australia. We are not a direct employer.