At Alexander Symonds, surveying is our focus.
With more than 90 years of trusted delivery and over 180 professionals across South Australia and Victoria, we invest in our people, technology and long-term careers.
We are looking for Surveyors to join our established Olympic Dam team on a permanent 2:1 roster.
This role will suit someone with sound surveying fundamentals who works well in a team, values clear systems and is willing to learn how we deliver work at Olympic Dam. Experience is welcome, but cultural fit, reliability and the ability to work within established workflows are critical.

The work you’ll do

Civil, structural and mechanical construction surveys and set-out
Dimensional control, monitoring and precision measurement
Topographic surveys and underground service mapping
Establishment and maintenance of survey control
Survey plans, calculations and CAD documentation
Terrestrial 3D scanning and point cloud capture
Airborne LiDAR, photogrammetry and UAV/RPAS surveys
Work within established field, CAD and spatial data workflows
Collaborate with surveyors, technicians, project teams and clients

Responsibilities will be matched to your experience. You will be supported to understand the site, systems and team expectations before taking on greater responsibility.

What you’ll bring

A Degree or Diploma in Surveying, or a closely related qualification
Sound surveying fundamentals and strong attention to detail
Construction, engineering or resources surveying experience, or a willingness to develop in these areas
Confidence using survey instruments and working safely on active sites
A reliable, team-focused approach
Clear communication skills
Willingness to learn and follow established project workflows
A current Australian driver’s licence
Willingness to complete required medical, police and site clearance checks

Experience with LISCAD/Neo, AutoCAD, 12d, 12d Synergy, 3D scanning or RPAS operations will be valued but is not essential.

What we offer

A permanent roster of two weeks on and one week off
Flights, meals and accommodation included
Entry-level packages equivalent to approximately $180,000 per year before super, including our remote roster incentive
Higher packages aligned with experience and capability
Consistent and predictable swings
Modern surveying and spatial technology
Support from experienced surveyors and specialist teams
Paid training and professional development
Exposure to construction surveying, monitoring, dimensional control, scanning, UAV, LiDAR and spatial delivery
Future career opportunities across Alexander Symonds
Employee referral incentives
Annual skin checks and flu vaccinations
EAP and wellbeing support
Structured learning support through our Learning and Development Manager

Our culture
We believe strong relationships build lasting careers.
You will join a collaborative, safety-focused team where professionalism, technical quality and doing things the right way matter. We value people who support their teammates, communicate openly and take pride in reliable work.

Ready to make your move?
We welcome applications from surveyors with any range of experience who are interested in strong earning potential, technical variety and long-term career development.