Undertakes research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems; plans and designs land subdivision projects and negotiates details with local governments and other authorities; advises architects, engineering professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems; compiles and evaluates data, interprets codes of practice, and writes reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure; prepares site plans and survey reports required for conveyance and land ownership matters.

• Frequently works indoors in offices within surveying consultancies either governmental or private.
• Frequently works outdoors depending on specialisation: for hydrographic or aeronautical specialisations the work may be carried out within a ship or plane using electronic equipment.
• Land surveyors work frequently in all weathers and may work in rugged and remote terrain for significant periods of time and will use protective clothing and footwear.
• Indoor work spaces should be in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.

• Medium physical demand for land surveyors. Frequent sitting in offices or when travelling to sites.
• Stands and walks frequently due to on-site visits, these may involve negotiating difficult/uneven terrain.
• Occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling when carrying surveying equipment to sites and when loading/unloading survey equipment in/out vehicles within heavy physical demand.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crouching and stretching, twisting, climbing is required on sites.
• Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools and equipment including theodolites, lasers, levels, poles, pegs and through the use of computers.
• Employees use safety clothing and equipment on site.
• Frequent driving of cars including 4WD or utility vehicles in order to visit outdoor sites.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with technical, mathematical, computing, communication, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities.

A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some cases particular experience and/or on-job training may be required.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.