Geospatial Information Professionals and Surveyors nec
What the work is
This is the official catch-all entry for geospatial information professionals and surveyors not listed separately. Tasks vary, so look at the related occupations below for what similar work involves.
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a surveying team working in paddocks, streets and construction sites. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- Your measurements close perfectly and the new building sits exactly where it was drawn
- A long boundary mystery is solved by an old map and a rusty marker in the grass
- A map you built helps a team make a decision that is obviously better
Hard days
- Standing in the sun or wind for hours while the equipment needs one more check
- Two neighbours disagree about a boundary, and you are the one holding the evidence
- A small error found late that means redoing days of work
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 241299, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.