Surveyor - Townsville City Council

a better career
surveyor
cadetship
Surveyors assemble and assess land and
geographic information which is used for
planning and regulation of the land, the
sea and a related structures.
for a career with townsville city council
visit jobs and careers at www.townsville.qld.gov.au

surveyor cadetships
How do Surveyors do it?
Surveyors measure accurate positions on the earth’s surface
for mapping and construction purposes. This is achieved by
performing complex calculations with the assistance of precise
surveying instruments. Surveyors may spend a lot of time
working outdoors. They also work in offices, analysing data
and preparing plans and reports.
What are the job prospects?
Engineering & Cadastral Surveyors are rare and therefore in
very high demand.
What entry subjects do you need?
Surveying involves complex trigonometry calculations so a
good understanding of this & mathematics is an advantage.
To become qualified the minimum course required is a 2 year
full time/4 years part time Associate Degree in Spatial Science
(Surveying)
Council’s Surveyor Cadetship program:
>> TCC employs students who are accepted/enrolled in the
University of Southern Queensland Associate Degree
external Survey study program.
>> The cadetship contract offers flexible study leave as well as
some financial assistance with external study obligations.
>> Council’s cadetship program requires the qualified
surveyors to undertake a fixed-term contract of employment
on completion of studies.
>> Attractive remuneration increases are awarded for
successful completion of each years study.
How do I apply?
To find out more about current opportunities, visit Jobs and
Careers at www.townsville.qld.gov.au.
for a career with townsville city council
contact 1300 careers or visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au