Hydrographic Surveyor

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Brisbane QLD is seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor to deliver professional hydrographic surveys and expert technical advice for Queensland's maritime safety and navigation.

You will plan and execute hydrographic surveys across Queensland, prepare estimates and reports, mentor graduate surveyors, and assist with maintaining tidal infrastructure data, with travel across the state and a six-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying or equivalent qualifications
• Open driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel throughout Queensland for periods up to four weeks
• Criminal history screening required
• Six-month probation period

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 stakeholders
• Mentor and train graduate surveyors and team members
• Assist with storage and maintenance of Queensland tidal infrastructure

Skills

Surveying techniques

Stakeholder communication

Decision making

Education

Degree in Surveying

Tools

AHSCP Level 1 Certification

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD – Brisbane QLD

Government to State (Government and Defence)

Full time

50,482 to 117,297 per annum

Hydrography

Navigation

Hydrographic Surveying

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 recognized 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.

Applications may be used to appoint to similar vacancies for up to 12 months after the closing date.