Hydrographic Surveyor - FIFO Projects Across Australia

$115,000 - $155,000 + Super + Site Uplift + LAHA

Take the next step in your surveying career with an industry leader in marine and coastal surveying. We're partnering with a specialist marine construction company seeking a motivated Hydrographic Surveyor to join their project team on a 14/7 FIFO roster, supporting field campaigns across Australia's stunning coastline.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded Hydrographic Surveyor who wants hands-on field-based experience, professional mentoring, and exposure to a diverse range of coastal and offshore projects.

The Role

Working alongside an experienced team, you'll assist in the acquisition, processing, and delivery of high-quality hydrographic data across coastal infrastructure, dredging, and environmental projects. You'll gain valuable sea-time and technical development while contributing to safe, efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with multibeam, single-beam, and coastal topographic surveys.
- Operate, monitor, and maintain survey sensors, positioning systems, and vessel-mounted equipment.
- Support navigation setup, QA/QC checks, and data acquisition.
- Process and clean hydrographic data using HYPACK and related software.
- Generate base deliverables including XYZ datasets, gridded bathymetric surfaces, and charts.
- Conduct equipment calibrations, maintenance, and logistics for mobilisations.
- Uphold all HSE procedures, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.

About You

- Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Hydrography, Geomatics, Marine Science, or similar.




- 2-5 years' experience in hydrographic or marine surveying with a robust preference for those with contractor side experience.
- Basic exposure to HYPACK or similar data processing software.
- Familiar with IHO S-44 standards and bathymetric quality principles.
- Practical knowledge of multibeam and positioning systems.
- Sea-time or small vessel experience is advantageous.
- Current driver's licence, marine safety, or coxswain certifications (desirable).
- Team player with strong attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to travel.
- An analytical mind, and the ability to problem-solve
- You MUST have full working rights for Australia to be shortlisted.

Why Apply

- 14/7 FIFO roster with national project exposure, and variety of rosters available subject to projects - get the ability to plan your life around set rosters back.
- Excellent mentoring and career development pathways.
- Competitive salary package + superannuation + uplifts (up to 25%) + LAHA (up to $500 per week, tax-free)
- Opportunity to work on meaningful coastal and marine projects across Australia.

For more Information For a confidential discussion over your suitability to this position, please contact Mike Gray on [email protected]. All inquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.

About Infracon Australia

We are a Perth-based specialist engineering and construction recruitment business, providing professional placements to civil and building contractors to help drive the growth across the infrastructure, resources and construction sectors Australia-wide.

www.infracon.net.au

📌 Hydrographic Surveyor - FIFO (Brisbane)
🏢 Infracon Australia
📍 Brisbane