Surveying Tasmania
Tasmania: Precision Surveying in a Natural Island Environment
Tasmania’s unique natural environment and expanding infrastructure program make surveying an important profession across the state. Surveyors support a broad range of industries, from deep-water measurement and construction to land development, conservation, and environmental management.
With strong demand across both public and private sectors, Tasmania offers career opportunities in cadastral, engineering, and geospatial surveying. The profession is central to the sustainable planning and development of Tasmania’s urban and regional areas.
The University of Tasmania has been offering Surveying and Spatial degree programs for over 50 years, providing globally recognised surveyors across all specialisations.
These practical qualifications provide a strong technical grounding in mapping, water and land measurement, and spatial data systems.
Cadetships and entry-level roles are offered by councils, infrastructure agencies, and local consultancies, enabling hands-on learning and exposure to real projects across the state.
Find the Right Support to Shape Your Surveying Career
Explore the organisations across Tasmania that can guide, support, and connect you at every stage of your journey.
School Programs
She Maps
Career Support
The Surveying Taskforce
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
Universities
University of Tasmania
UniSQ
National Industry Associations
Surveyors Australia
National Professional Institutions
Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors
Statutory Authority
The Tasmanian Land Surveyors Accreditation Board (TAS)
Intergovernmental Organisations
Council of Reciprocating Surveyors Boards of Australia & New Zealand
Australian and New Zealand Land Information Council
Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping
Community
Awesome Women in Construction
Veterans Employment
Australian Government Veteran Employment Program
Tasmanian Government Veterans Employment Strategy
International Organisation
