Surveyor/Graduate Surveyor/Survey Technician

RPS Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Company vehicle

Parental leave

Partner leave

Health and wellness initiatives

Study assistance

Job summary

RPS Group in Cairns is seeking a driven Surveyor to join our growing team. You will deliver end‑to‑end surveying services across infrastructure and development projects while taking ownership of fieldwork, calculations and data processing, under the guidance of the Survey Manager.

This hands‑on role offers mentoring toward registration and cadastral endorsement, a relocation package for the right candidate, and opportunities to lead projects and mentor others as we continue to expand in Tropical

Qualifications

• Registered or working toward registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a surveying role.
• Proficiency with surveying equipment and software – Trimble and 12D highly regarded.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Willingness to mentor others and take on increased responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end surveying services across infrastructure and development projects.
• Manage fieldwork, calculations, data processing, and project communication.
• Work closely with the Survey Manager and Team Leaders to support planning, mentoring, and technical delivery.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to RPS’s reputation for excellence.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Willingness to mentor others

Education

Associate or Graduate level registration

Tools

Trimble

12D

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your surveying career while enjoying the lifestyle and beauty of Tropical North Queensland? Whether you're a Cairns local or considering a sea change, this is an opportunity to make your mark.

RPS is seeking a driven Surveyor to join our growing Cairns team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves, take ownership of their projects, and grow into a leadership role. With mentoring available toward Registration and even Cadastral Endorsement, this role offers genuine career development and the support to reach your professional goals.

We are ideally seeking someone based locally, but for the right person ready to relocate, a relocation package is on offer.

This job is a new role as the company is experiencing a period of high growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver end-to-end surveying services across infrastructure and development projects

Manage fieldwork, calculations, data processing, and project communication

Work closely with the Survey Manager and Team Leaders to support planning, mentoring, and technical delivery

Build strong client relationships and contribute to RPS’s reputation for excellence

What We’re Looking For

Registered (or working toward registration) with the Surveyors Board of Queensland – Associate or Graduate level, we would also be open to speaking with a Survey Technician who may be interested in this role.

We are also keen to speak to you no matter stage you are at in your career

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a surveying role

Proficiency with surveying equipment and software – experience with Trimble and 12D is highly regarded

Strong project management and communication skills

Willingness to mentor others and take on increased responsibility over time

Why RPS?

Competitive salary with generous overtime

Fully maintained work vehicle

Mentoring and development for Registration and Cadastral Endorsement

Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance

Relocation bonus for candidates moving to Cairns

Paid parental and partner leave

$250 active lifestyle allowance, plus health and wellness initiatives

Professional membership reimbursements

Study assistance and structured development programs

Additional annual leave purchase scheme, public holiday swaps and salary packaging

Vibrant social clubs and employee recognition programs

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.