Surveying Queensland
Queensland: A Thriving Hub for Surveying Careers
Surveying is a cornerstone profession in Queensland, supporting critical industries such as construction, infrastructure, land development, mining, and environmental management. With a long-standing legacy of shaping both the natural and built environments, Queensland remains a national leader in training, career development, and employment for surveyors.
There is strong demand across the state for both technical and registered surveyors—particularly in cadastral, engineering, hydrographic and mining surveying—creating rewarding career pathways with long-term potential.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your skills, Queensland offers a range of education and training options to support your journey. Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications are delivered by registered training providers, Industry Training Alliance and SRDITA across the state, with practical courses focused on land measurement, mapping technologies, and spatial data analysis.
For those seeking to pursue a university degree, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) delivers accredited undergraduate and postgraduate surveying programs. These degrees are designed to equip students with advanced technical knowledge, industry-relevant skills, and pathways to professional registration.
Cadetships offered by a range of public and private sector organisations provide another valuable entry point into the profession. These programs combine paid, real-world work experience with structured learning and mentorship, helping to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in surveying.
With its strong industry base, commitment to skills development, and statewide access to education and training, Queensland offers one of Australia’s most vibrant ecosystems for surveyors.
Find the Right Support to Shape Your Surveying Career
Explore the organisations across Queensland that can guide, support, and connect you at every stage of your journey.
School Programs
She Maps
Class of Your Own
Career Support
Surveying Careers
The Surveying Taskforce
Construction Pathways
Study Work Grow
Scholarships
Bennett+Bennett Women in Surveying Scholarship
ISAQ Bicentennial Education Foundation
The Surveyors’ Trust UniSQ Endowment Fund
Registered Training Organisations
Industry Training Alliance
Scientific Research Development Institute of Technology Australia
Universities
UniSQ
National Industry Associations
Surveyors Australia
National Professional Institutions
Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors
Statutory Authority
Surveyors Board Queensland
Intergovernmental Organisations
The Council of Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia & New Zealand
The Australian and New Zealand Land Information Council
The Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping
Community
Australian Spatial Analytics
Awesome Women in Construction
Veterans Employment Program
Queensland Government Veteran Employment Program
Australian Government Veteran Employment Program
International Organisation
