Land Surveyor to become Hydrographic Surveyor (FIFO)
- Opportunity to transition from Land Surveyor to Hydrographic Surveyor
- Work on marine construction and dredging projects across Australia
- Competitive salary package with additional benefits including car allowance and project uplift
LAND SURVEYOR to become HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYOR
- Marine Construction & Dredging Contractor
- Full-time FIFO across Australia
- $110K–$135K + Super + $20K Car Allowance + Uplift
Want to take your surveying career to the water?
We're looking for experienced Land Surveyors with a strong civil construction background who want to develop into Hydrographic Surveyors on marine construction and dredging projects across Australia.
You don't need hydrographic experience — we'll help you build it.
What matters is your technical surveying ability, construction experience and willingness to learn and put in the work.
What We're Looking For
- 5–7 years' surveying experience, ideally with a civil contractor
- Surveying qualification / TAFE or similar
- Strong experience with Total Stations, Digital Levels & GNSS
- 12d or similar software experience
- Experience with Trimble MC / Topcon 3D MC or similar
- Mobile laser scanning experience advantageous
- Drone/UAV experience advantageous – not essential
- Practical, hands-on approach and strong work ethic
- Flexibility to work FIFO across Australia
- Have a growth mindset, positive attitude and a team approach
The Package
- $110K–$135K + Super
- 10–25% Project Uplift dependent on projects and rosters
- Up to $20K Car Allowance
- FIFO from major East Coast cities preferred
- 20/10 & 2/1, 8/6 rosters, depending on project requirements – flexibility is a must!
Why This Role?
This is more than another FIFO surveying job.
You'll be given the opportunity to develop a specialist skillset in hydrographic surveying, dredging and marine construction including exposure to:
- Bathymetric and hydrographic surveying
- Survey control and set-out
- GNSS and marine positioning systems
- Machine control and digital construction systems
- Specialist marine survey equipment and software
All whilst working alongside experienced professionals who will guide and support your development on major projects across Australia.
Land Surveyor → Hydrographic Surveyor → Marine Survey Specialist
If you're a construction surveyor ready to broaden your skillset and take your career in a new direction, apply now. Please note that you will need to have valid working rights in Australia and be living in Australia to be considered.
For more Information
For a confidential discussion over your suitability for this position, please contact Mike Gray, Director on ************ or email ********************.
All inquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.
About Infracon Australia
We are specialist engineering and construction recruitment business, providing professional placements to civil and building contractors to help drive the growth across the infrastructure, resources and construction sectors Australia-wide.
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