Surveyor / Graduate Surveyor/ Survey Technician

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental and partner leave

Health and wellness initiatives

Professional membership reimbursements

Study assistance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Vibrant social clubs

Job summary

RPS is seeking a driven Surveyor to join our growing Cairns team. This hands-on role offers career development with mentoring toward Registration and Cadastral Endorsement, and relocation support if needed.

Based locally or willing to relocate, you will deliver end-to-end surveying across infrastructure and development projects, manage fieldwork, and build strong client relationships while mentoring others and contributing to our reputation for excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered or pursuing registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in surveying.
• Experience with Trimble and 12D software.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Willingness to mentor others and take on more responsibility.

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

Surveying experience

Trimble/12D proficiency

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Surveyors Board of Queensland registration (Associate/Graduate)

Tools

Trimble

12D

Job description

Surveyor – Cairns

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.

If you’re ready to take the next step or embrace a sea change,