Job Description
Hydrographic Surveyor - FIFO Projects Across Australia
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$115,000 - $155,000 + Super + Site Uplift + LAHA
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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 14/7FIFO roster, supporting field campaigns across Australia's stunning coastline.
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The Role
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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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Assist with multibeam, single-beam, and coastal topographic surveys.
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Operate, monitor, and maintain survey sensors, positioning systems, and vessel-mounted equipment.
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Support navigation setup, QA/QC checks, and data acquisition.
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Process and clean hydrographic data using HYPACK and related software.
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Generate base deliverables including XYZ datasets, gridded bathymetric surfaces, and charts.
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Conduct equipment calibrations, maintenance, and logistics for mobilisations.
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Uphold all HSE procedures, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
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About You
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Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Hydrography, Geomatics, Marine Science, or similar.
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2-5 years' experience in hydrographic or marine surveying with a strong preference for those with contractor side experience.
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Basic exposure to HYPACK or similar data processing software.
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Familiar with IHO S-44 standards and bathymetric quality principles.
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Practical knowledge of multibeam and positioning systems.
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Sea-time or small vessel experience is advantageous.
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Current driver's licence, marine safety, or coxswain certifications (desirable).
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Team player with strong attention to detail, initiative, and willingness to travel.
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An analytical mind, and the ability to problem-solve
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You MUST have full working rights for Australia to be shortlisted.
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Why Apply
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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.
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Excellent mentoring and career development pathways.
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Competitive salary package + superannuation + uplifts (up to 25%) + LAHA (up to $500 per week, tax-free)
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Opportunity to work on meaningful coastal and marine projects across Australia.
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All inquiries and applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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About Infracon Australia
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We are a Perth-based specialist engineering and construction recruitment business, providing qualified placements to civil and building contractors to help drive the growth across the infrastructure, resources and construction sectors Australia-wide.
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Additional information
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Fulltime FIFO Position - fly from ANY major city!
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Long-term career development opportunity
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$115,000 - $155,000 + Super + Site Uplift + LAHA
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📌 Hydrographic Surveyor - Fifo (Queensland)
🏢 Infracon Australia
📍 Queensland