232212: Surveyor

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

232212

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2322

Surveyors and Spatial Scientists

Skills assessor

GCA

Surveyor (ANZSCO 232212) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Surveyors and Spatial Scientists unit group (2322), classified under Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals. Plans, directs and conducts survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manages related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required. Common specialisations include Cadastral Surveyor, Engineering Surveyor, Geodetic Surveyor. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketSurveyor is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Surveyors and Spatial Scientists unit group earn an average of $2,274 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $1,911 per week and male workers average $2,299 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,274

↑ 58% above national avg

Female avg.

$1,911

↑ 33% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,299

↑ 60% above national avg

Average age

38 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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