Cartographer
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Cartographers and photogrammetrists create maps by collecting, measuring and interpreting geographic data from land surveys, aerial photographs and satellites.
Most common salary $63k – $172k
Upper salary up to $386k
Training 0-5 years
Description
Applies scientific, mathematical and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts and other forms of cartographic output.
Typical work tasks
- Designs and compiles map manuscripts using digital and graphical source material, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, reports and statistics; advises 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; supervises and coordinates the work of cartographic technicians in the production and reproduction of maps; determines the position of points of interest on the earth's surface including marine floors, and prepares the final product data in digital form; supervises the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and manage automated spatial information systems.
Typical work environment
- Frequently works indoors in offices with government, defence and professional consulting organisations.
- Occasionally works outdoors in fieldwork situations.
- Works occasionally in all weathers and may visit rugged and remote terrain.
- Works in adequately heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained offices.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Light physical demand, frequent sitting in offices at workstations, drawing tables and at computers.
- Stands and walks occasionally in office areas and occasionally on-site in areas that may have difficult/uneven terrain.
- Occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling within light physical demand.
- Bending, squatting or crouching and stretching, twisting, climbing is unlikely to be required.
- Occasional to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand objects and equipment including pens, calculators, keyboards, a mouse and precise drawing and electronic equipment.
- Driving may be required on occasion to facilitate on-site visits.
- Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analytical, mathematical, measurement, computer, design, communication, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Reviewed
Requires a substantial formal qualification.
Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No
How this was determined (model-generated): Cartographer: tertiary qualification or experience; no regulatory licensing gate.
Entry Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.