THE JOB
WHAT AND WHERE TO STUDY
Bachelor of Surveying or Advanced Diploma of Surveying Where to study
THE DETAILS
Mine Surveyors are the precision experts of the site. Using GPS, lasers and digital mapping tools, they measure the land and track exactly where mining happens. Their work guides excavation, keeps operations accurate and ensures everything is built in the right place.
What you’ll be doing (the technical stuff)
What does a typical day as a Mine Surveyor look like whilst working in mining?
Use LiDAR and GPS mapping technology
Mark precise excavation boundaries on site
Capture field data for digital models
What you bring (the experience stuff)
Where to study (UAC Search Tool)-
Extreme patience for precision and accuracy
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Enjoy working outdoors in the field
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Strong spatial thinking and mapping skills
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Interest in digital modelling technology
There's an adventure waiting for you
With opportunities across NSW, you can build your future while enjoying a lifestyle that suits you. From great cafés and local pubs to wineries, festivals and the outdoors — starts your mining career somewhere you actually want to live.
Why pursue a mining career? It’s an exciting adventure!
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Flexible hours allow you to work-hard and play-hard.
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Start earning great pay straight away.
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Exciting projects means no two days are the same.
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Gain real experience that counts.
EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS
Explore your possible pathways
Mining in NSW is full of awesome, well-paid jobs in every direction. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or who you are. From hands-on trades to tech and restoring the land after mining, there’s an adventure waiting for you.
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