Surveyors and Spatial Scientists (ANZSCO 2322) play a crucial role in planning, directing, and conducting survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of land, marine floors, and underground works. They are responsible for preparing and revising maps, charts, and other geographic products, as well as analyzing, presenting, and maintaining geographical information about locations in space and time.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand, most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing may also be required.

Tasks Include:

• Determining the position of points of interest on the earth's surface, including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form.
• Supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts, and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems.
• Undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems, and land information systems.
• Planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities.
• Advising Architects, Engineering Professionals, environmental and other scientists, or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping, and spatial information systems.
• Compiling and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use, and tenure.
• Preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters.
• Evaluating, compiling, and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports, and statistics.
• Analyzing and interpreting data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings, and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems.
• Developing and trialling new applications for use in geographic information systems.
• Supervising and coordinating the work of Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products.

Occupations:

• 232212 Surveyor
• 232213 Cartographer
• 232214 Other Spatial Scientist

232212 Surveyor

A Surveyor plans, directs, and conducts survey work to determine, delineate, plan, and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors, and underground works. They also manage related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Cadastral Surveyor
• Engineering Surveyor
• Geodetic Surveyor
• Hydrographic Surveyor
• Mine Surveyor
• Photogrammetric Surveyor

232213 Cartographer

A Cartographer applies scientific, mathematical, and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts, and other forms of cartographic output.

Skill Level: 1

232214 Other Spatial Scientist

Other Spatial Scientists acquire, integrate, analyze, interpret, present, manage, and distribute information about locations in space and time. They also develop related equipment, software, and services.

Skill Level: 1

Specializations:

• Geographic Information Systems Manager
• Geospatial Analyst