Hydrographic Surveyor

Department of Transport and Main Roads; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation and leave loading

Professional development opportunities

Employee health and wellbeing focus

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Maritime Safety Queensland in Queensland invites applications for a Hydrographic Surveyor to plan and execute surveys across the state. You will prepare cost estimates, survey instructions and detailed reports, and provide expert advice to management, port authorities and industry.

You will mentor graduate surveyors, explore new technologies, and assist with storage and maintenance of tidal infrastructure. A degree in Surveying and a valid driver's licence are required.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Sound decision-making with accountability for outcomes.
• Hold a Degree in Surveying from a recognised tertiary institution, or qualifications and experience deemed suitable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute hydrographic surveys across Queensland.
• Prepare cost estimates, survey instructions and detailed project reports.
• Provide expert technical advice to management, port authorities and industry representations.
• Research emerging technologies and methodologies to improve survey operations.
• Mentor graduate surveyors and team members.
• Assist with storage and maintenance of Queensland tidal infrastructure.

Skills

Clear communication

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Surveying

Job description

Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) is seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor to plan and execute hydrographic surveys across Queensland. The role prepares cost estimates, survey instructions and detailed project reports, provides expert technical advice to management, port authorities and industry, researches emerging survey technologies and methodologies, mentors graduate surveyors and team members and assists with the accurate storage and maintenance of Queensland tidal infrastructure.

The Hydrographic Surveyor is responsible for delivering professional and technical expertise to support Queensland's maritime safety and navigation requirements. The role works within Maritime Safety Queensland's Hydrographic Services and Tides team which delivers high-quality hydrographic surveys and technical advice supporting safe and efficient maritime operations.

The role plans and executes hydrographic surveys across Queensland, including preparing cost estimates, survey instructions and detailed project reports. It provides expert technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, including management, port authorities and industry representatives. The Hydrographic Surveyor researches and implements emerging technologies and methodologies to improve survey operations, mentors and trains graduate surveyors and team members, and assists with the accurate storage and maintenance of Queensland tidal infrastructure.

To thrive in this role, you will demonstrate experience planning and conducting hydrographic survey projects in field and remote environments, strong knowledge of hydrographic surveying techniques, technologies, principles and standards, clear communication with diverse stakeholders, commitment to continuous learning and professional development, and sound decision-making with accountability for outcomes.

Mandatory Qualifications And Conditions

• Hold a Degree in Surveying from a recognised tertiary institution, or qualifications and experience deemed suitable by the General Manager, MSQ.
• Applicants studying towards their degree are encouraged to apply. Applicants without a completed degree can only be appointed at PO1.
• Hold a valid open driver's licence.
• Be available to travel throughout Queensland for periods of up to four weeks, including at short notice.
• Criminal history screening will be conducted on the recommended applicant.
• A six-month probation period applies.

Level 1 certification as a Hydrographic Surveyor with the Australasian Hydrographic Surveyors Certification Panel (AHSCP) is desirable. Uncertified applicants are encouraged to apply if eligible for certification and willing to work towards it. An incentive payment applies for Level 1 certification.

Travel throughout Queensland for periods of up to four weeks, sometimes at short notice, is required.

TMR offers superannuation and leave loading benefits, professional development opportunities, a focus on employee health and wellbeing, and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• superannuation and leave loading benefits
• professional development opportunities
• a focus on employee health and wellbeing
• an inclusive workplace