24 April 2015
Trends and Quick Facts - Surveyors
- Number of Cartographers and Surveyors employed in Australia:
17,500
- Percentage working full-time: 94.9%
- Average weekly earnings (before tax): $1,300
- Unemployment rate: Below average
- Future employment growth for the next 5 years: Strong
growth
- Level of job openings predicted for the next 5 years: Below
average
- 14.4% of Cartographers and Surveyors are employed in the Mining
Industry
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Quick Facts - Cartographers and Surveyors
Cartographers and Surveyors apply scientific and mathematical
principles to design, prepare and revise maps and charts, plan,
direct and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, plan and
precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed
features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and
manage related information systems.
Reference: all information sourced from Job Outlook, Department
of Employment