Descriptions
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, and manages related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required.
Job Description
- Designing and compiling map manuscripts using digital and graphical source material, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, reports and statistics
- Advising Surveyors and other professionals on the data requirements for map production, and on the aesthetic, technical and economic considerations of scales, details to be illustrated, place names and reproduction techniques
- Supervising and coordinating the work of cartographic technicians in the production and reproduction of maps
- 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 automated 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
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types

Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)

Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)

Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Group B
Eligibility Assessment
- The declared occupation belongs to VETASSESS Group B and matches the corresponding occupation list.
- Meets the education and work experience requirements under either pathway.
Assessment Steps
- 确认职业属于B类,查阅职业信息表。
- 收集并完善学历与工作证明材料。
- 在线提交完整技术评估,上传所有文件。
- 如可选,选择优先处理服务。
- 等待评估,审核学历、工作经验和职责匹配度。
- 收到评估结果函,说明是否为积极评估及技能认定日期。
Assessment Requirements
- Pathway 1: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, major highly relevant, with at least 2 years of post-qualification highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years.
- Pathway 2: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, major highly relevant, plus an additional relevant qualification such as an AQF Diploma, with at least 1 year of post-qualification highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years.
- Pathway 3: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, major not highly relevant, with at least 3 years of post-qualification highly relevant paid employment within the last 5 years.
- Pathway 4: AQF bachelor's degree or higher, with a total of at least 5 years of relevant paid employment, including at least 1 year of post-qualification highly relevant employment within the last 5 years (pre-qualification experience may be included).
- Documentation requirements are detailed, including educational qualifications, employment proof, identity documents, English translations, and materials related to self-employment, etc.
- Language: No standardized English test score requirement, but documentation and communication are primarily in English.
Assessing Authorities
- VETASSES
Information Source
https://www.vetassess.com.auSkill Shortages
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