Ready to take the next step in your surveying career while enjoying the lifestyle and beauty of Tropical North Queensland? Whether you're a Cairns local or considering a sea change, this is an opportunity to make your mark.
RPS is seeking a driven Surveyor to join our growing Cairns team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves, take ownership of their projects, and grow into a leadership role. With mentoring available toward Registration and even Cadastral Endorsement, this role offers genuine career development and the support to reach your professional goals.
We are ideally seeking someone based locally, but for the right person ready to relocate, a relocation package is on offer.
This job is a new role as the company is experiencing a period of high growth.
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver end-to-end surveying services across infrastructure and development projects
Manage fieldwork, calculations, data processing, and project communication
Work closely with the Survey Manager and Team Leaders to support planning, mentoring, and technical delivery
Build strong client relationships and contribute to RPS’s reputation for excellence
What We’re Looking For
Registered (or working toward registration) with the Surveyors Board of Queensland – Associate or Graduate level, we would also be open to speaking with a Survey Technician who may be interested in this role.
We are also keen to speak to you no matter stage you are at in your career
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a surveying role
Proficiency with surveying equipment and software – experience with Trimble and 12D is highly regarded
Strong project management and communication skills
Willingness to mentor others and take on increased responsibility over time
Why RPS?
Competitive salary with generous overtime
Fully maintained work vehicle
Mentoring and development for Registration and Cadastral Endorsement
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Relocation bonus for candidates moving to Cairns
Paid parental and partner leave
$250 active lifestyle allowance, plus health and wellness initiatives
Professional membership reimbursements
Study assistance and structured development programs
Additional annual leave purchase scheme, public holiday swaps and salary packaging
Vibrant social clubs and employee recognition programs
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a excellent place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.