Surveying

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Building Inspector

A Building Inspector ensures construction projects meet Australian codes by inspecting plans and sites for safety and compliance.

Avg yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

Building Surveyor

Building Surveyors ensure structures meet safety and code standards, assess plans, inspect buildings, and provide improvement recommendations.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Construction Surveyor

A Construction Surveyor measures land and marks construction sites to ensure projects comply with design specifications and legal requirements.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Surveyor Assistant

A Surveyor Assistant aids surveying projects by setting up equipment, taking measurements, and following the supervising surveyor's directions.

Avg yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

Underground Service Locator

An Underground Service Locator identifies and maps underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation, ensuring safety on construction sites.

Avg yearly income $92,508
Skill level Beginner

Land Surveyor

A Land Surveyor maps land contours for construction, collaborates with industry pros, uses specialised equipment, and manages projects on-site.

Avg yearly income $88,400
Skill level Advanced

Geospatial Analyst

A Geospatial Analyst interprets spatial data using GIS and remote sensing to inform decisions in various sectors, creating maps and visualisations.

Avg yearly income $86,840
Skill level Advanced

Engineering Surveyor

An Engineering Surveyor conducts surveys for construction projects, analyses plans, manages multiple tasks, and communicates with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in surveying

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Blended, On Campus, Online
11 - 18 months
$0 - $10,718
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Building Contractor Building Inspector Site Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Building Contractor Building Inspector Site Manager + 5 more
CPC40120

Certificate IV in Building and Construction
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 months
$750 - $9,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Quantity Surveyor
Building Inspector Construction Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Quantity Surveyor Building Inspector Construction Estimator Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Building Contractor + 5 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Repair of Concrete
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Engineer Site Engineer
Building Inspector Construction Supervisor Civil Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Structural Engineer Site Engineer Building Inspector Construction Supervisor Civil Engineer + 3 more
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
On Campus
96 weeks
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Surveyor Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer
Civil Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Structural Designer Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Surveyor Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Structural Designer Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician + 7 more
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 36 months
$0 - $17,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Grader Operator Construction Labourer Pipelayer
Road Construction Worker Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Scaffolder
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Grader Operator Construction Labourer Pipelayer Road Construction Worker Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Scaffolder + 5 more
CPP50121

Diploma of Surveying
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $26,038
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Underground Service Locator Construction Surveyor Engineering Surveyor
Surveyor Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Underground Service Locator Construction Surveyor Engineering Surveyor Surveyor Assistant + 1 more
CPP30221

Certificate III in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 6 months
$0 - $395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant Field Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant Field Technician
CPP30119

Certificate III in Urban Pest Management
Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $4,295
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Health Officer Animal Control Officer Sales Representative
Building Inspector Pest Control Technician Pest Controller
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Health Officer Animal Control Officer Sales Representative Building Inspector Pest Control Technician Pest Controller + 3 more
MAR30821

Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 5 weeks
$0 - $9,130
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer Marine Engineer Surveyor Assistant
Marine Surveyor Marine Engine Driver
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Second Engineer Marine Engineer Surveyor Assistant Marine Surveyor Marine Engine Driver + 2 more
RII31619

Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Driller Plant Operator
Environmental Compliance Officer Excavator Operator Underground Service Locator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Driller Plant Operator Environmental Compliance Officer Excavator Operator Underground Service Locator + 3 more
CPC60121

Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
Blended, On Campus, Online
24 months
$15,400 - $43,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Consultant Building Surveyor Building Inspector
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Consultant Building Surveyor Building Inspector
CPP41721

Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services
On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 12 months
$0 - $18,135
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant Construction Surveyor Underground Service Locator
Spatial Analyst Draftsperson Information Officer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Surveyor Assistant Construction Surveyor Underground Service Locator Spatial Analyst Draftsperson Information Officer + 3 more
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction (Civil Construction General)
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 36 months
$0 - $9,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concreter Grader Operator Pipelayer
Road Construction Worker Scaffolder Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Construction Labourer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Concreter Grader Operator Pipelayer Road Construction Worker Scaffolder Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Construction Labourer + 5 more

Bachelor of Environmental Science
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $88,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Hydrogeologist Conservation Scientist Energy Analyst
Geospatial Scientist Geospatial Analyst Marine Researcher Aquatic Ecologist Marine Conservationist Crop Scientist Seismologist Infrastructure Planner Plant Scientist Marine Environmental Consultant Physical Scientist Plant Pathologist Spatial Analyst Land Management Officer Earth Scientist Conservationist Sustainability Advisor Field Assistant Environmental Assessor Environmental Scientist Forester Sustainability Officer Environmental Manager Environmental Specialist Ecotoxicologist Environmental Chemist Environmental Officer
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Science (Geographical Science)
On Campus
3 years
$24,330 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant
GIS Specialist Urban Planner Soil Conservationist GIS Analyst Indigenous Land Worker Oceanographer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Climatologist Environmental Consultant GIS Specialist Urban Planner Soil Conservationist GIS Analyst Indigenous Land Worker Oceanographer + 6 more

Bachelor of Science (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geospatial Analyst GIS Analyst Climatologist
Soil Conservationist Geomorphologist Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geospatial Analyst GIS Analyst Climatologist Soil Conservationist Geomorphologist Cartographer Conservation Scientist Geographer + 5 more

Bachelor of Science (Geospatial Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$45,426 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer
Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist GIS Analyst Cadastral Surveyor Construction Surveyor
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Geospatial Analyst Geospatial Engineer Photogrammetrist Geospatial Scientist GIS Analyst Cadastral Surveyor Construction Surveyor + 5 more

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Geography)
On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Officer Geography Teacher
Planning and Development Surveyor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cartographer Conservation Officer Geography Teacher Planning and Development Surveyor + 1 more

Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$30,400 - $44,550
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor

Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $35,552
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Building Inspector Building Surveyor Construction Surveyor
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