Graduate Surveyor

RPS; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone allowance

Boot allowance

Uniform allowances

Annual leave on work anniversary

Job summary

RPS is seeking a Graduate Surveyor to join our Survey team in Yarrabilba, QLD. This role offers hands-on field and office experience, with structured development and support from an experienced team as you progress toward registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.

You will work across cadastral, development and infrastructure projects, supported by mentors while building practical skills and professional foundations for a long-term surveying career in South East Queensland.

Qualifications

• Completed or near-completed recognised qualification in surveying.
• Interest in cadastral, land development and infrastructure surveying.
• Willingness to develop technical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence working independently and in a team.
• Progression towards professional registration in Queensland.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fieldwork across cadastral, development and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with survey calculations, data processing and preparation of plans and documentation.
• Gain experience using modern surveying equipment and technology.
• Support projects from initial fieldwork through to final project deliverables.
• Work closely with experienced Surveyors, Team Leaders and Survey Managers.
• Develop understanding of cadastral surveying requirements and professional standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability (outdoor/office)

Education

Recognised surveying qualification

Near-completed qualification

Tools

12D Survey

Surveying software

Job description

Yarrabilba, QLD

Start your surveying career with hands‑on experience, structured development and support from an experienced team.

Graduate Surveyor

Yarrabilba, QLD

Start your surveying career with hands‑on experience, structured development and support from an experienced team.

RPS is looking for a Graduate Surveyor to join our Survey team based in Yarrabilba.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent surveying graduate or someone in the early stages of their career who wants to build strong technical foundations, gain exposure to a broad range of projects and work towards registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.

You will be supported by experienced Surveyors and industry professionals while gaining practical experience across cadastral, development and infrastructure projects throughout South East Queensland.

The opportunity

Working alongside our experienced Survey team, you will develop your skills across both field and office‑based surveying activities.

You Will

• Undertake fieldwork across a range of cadastral, development and infrastructure projects
• Assist with survey calculations, data processing and preparation of plans and documentation
• Gain experience using modern surveying equipment and technology
• Support projects from initial fieldwork through to final project deliverables
• Work closely with experienced Surveyors, Team Leaders and Survey Managers
• Develop your understanding of cadastral surveying requirements and professional standards
• Build your communication and client liaison skills as your experience develops
• Work towards registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland with support from the RPS team
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with RPS quality and work health and safety standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, enjoys working both outdoors and in the office and wants to build a long‑term career in surveying.

You Will Ideally Bring

• A completed or near‑completed recognised qualification in surveying
• An interest in cadastral, land development and infrastructure surveying
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to develop your technical skills
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• A practical approach to problem solving
• An interest in progressing towards professional registration in Queensland.
• Experience with surveying equipment, 12D or other relevant surveying software through university, work experience or previous employment will be advantageous, but is not essential.
• A current Queensland manual driver's licence is required.
• You must have full Australian working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why RPS?

Joining RPS as a Graduate Surveyor gives you the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while building practical experience across a strong and varied pipeline of work.

You Will Benefit From

• A structured pathway and support towards cadastral registration
• Hands‑on experience across a diverse range of surveying projects
• Mentoring and support from experienced Surveyors and accessible technical leaders
• Exposure to modern surveying equipment and technology
• A company vehicle
• Phone, boot and uniform allowances
• An additional day of annual leave on your work anniversary
• A $250 'Fit for Work' allowance for sport or work‑related equipment
• Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• A supportive team environment where you can continue to develop your career
• Access to the broader benefits and career opportunities available through RPS and Tetra Tech.

About RPS

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, defines, designs and manages some of the most successful infrastructure, development and resource projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

We focus on solving meaningful challenges for our clients and communities while creating an inclusive environment that supports both individual and business growth.

We are practical, approachable and solutions‑focused, with a mindset geared towards success – making complex easy.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

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