Survey Assistant: Hands-on Field Training to Independent Surveyor

SONTO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and mentorship

Exposure to diverse surveying projects

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to become independent

Job summary

SONTO in Brisbane is seeking a motivated Survey Assistant to join our field surveying team. You will work with experienced surveyors on design, construction, cadastral and engineering projects, gaining hands‑on training and mentorship to develop core surveying skills.

You'll learn field procedures, operate survey equipment, GPS, 3D scanning and drones, and progress toward becoming an independent field surveyor within our supportive, growth‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about pursuing a career in surveying.
• Quick learner eager to gain hands-on field experience.
• Willing to take ownership of role and responsibilities.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and a General Construction Induction Card (or be willing to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Preparing project sites and handling survey equipment and pegs.
• Setting up instruments, GPS units, and 3D scanning equipment & drones.
• Assisting surveyors with fieldwork, including marking points, lines, and offsets with pegs and spray paint.
• Collecting and managing field data under the surveyor’s guidance.
• Setting up and running 3D scanning missions, processing data, and adhering to company QA processes.
• Performing repair work on survey markings as needed.
• Maintaining and stocking vehicles with equipment and supplies.
• Learning and applying industry guidelines and best practices to fieldwork.

Skills

Enthusiasm for surveying

Quick learner

Ownership mindset

Tools

Survey equipment

GPS units

3D scanning equipment

Drones

Job description

SONTO in Brisbane is seeking a motivated Survey Assistant to join our field surveying team. You will work with experienced surveyors on design, construction, cadastral and engineering projects, gaining hands‑on training and mentorship to develop core surveying skills.

You'll learn field procedures, operate survey equipment, GPS, 3D scanning and drones, and progress toward becoming an independent field surveyor within our supportive, growth‑driven culture.