FIFO Survey Assistant – Cooper Basin
If you are looking to start a career in surveying and want an opportunity to gain genuine field experience while studying, you belong at Fyfe.
Fyfe is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing comprehensive engineering, environmental, planning and surveying services throughout Australia. Fyfe works with a wide range of clients in the Property & Infrastructure and Energy & Resources sectors, providing high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on client service and delivery.
We are looking for a FIFO Survey Assistant to join our established Cooper Basin Survey team.
We are particularly interested in hearing from someone who is currently studying surveying, looking to commence surveying studies, or looking for an opportunity to enter the industry and gain practical experience while studying.
Operating on a 15 days on / 13 days off FIFO roster, you will fly directly from Brisbane to Moomba, South Australia, and work alongside experienced surveyors across Fyfe's Cooper Basin operations.
The Cooper Basin provides a unique environment to learn surveying. You will gain significant practical field experience, exposure to modern survey equipment and technology, and the opportunity to develop your skills while completing your studies.
This role will see you:
- Work alongside experienced Surveyors and assist with day-to-day field surveying activities.
- Gain practical experience across a variety of energy and resources projects within the Cooper Basin.
- Assist with the setup, operation and care of modern surveying equipment.
- Develop practical surveying skills to complement your formal studies and support your progression into a Surveyor role.
- Assist with the preparation, maintenance and general upkeep of survey vehicles, equipment and consumables.
- Travel between sites, fields and development areas throughout the Cooper Basin.
- Work as part of an experienced FIFO survey team in a remote operating environment.
- Develop an understanding of field procedures, safety requirements, data collection and professional surveying practices.
- Gain exposure to additional survey technologies and disciplines as your skills and experience develop.
Skills & Experience
This is an entry-level position, so previous surveying experience is not essential.
We are primarily looking for someone with the right attitude, work ethic and genuine interest in developing a career in surveying.
The successful applicant will ideally:
- Be currently studying surveying, looking to commence surveying studies, or looking for an opportunity to enter the surveying industry while undertaking further study.
- Be willing to learn and take direction from experienced Surveyors.
- Be comfortable working a 15 days on / 13 days off FIFO roster.
- Be comfortable working in a remote environment and being away from home for the duration of each swing.
- Be physically capable of undertaking outdoor fieldwork in varying conditions.
- Be prepared to work in hot conditions, particularly during the summer months.
- Be comfortable with significant driving between work locations.
- Have a practical, hands-on approach and be willing to assist with the upkeep of vehicles, equipment and consumables.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
- Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Hold a current manual Australian driver's licence & White Card
About us
Fyfe is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing integrated engineering, environmental, planning and surveying services across Australia. We work with a diverse range of clients across the Energy & Resources, Renewables, Infrastructure and Property sectors, delivering practical, commercially focused solutions with a strong commitment to client service and project delivery.
Benefits
- An opportunity to start a genuine career in the surveying profession.
- Gain significant practical surveying experience while completing your studies.
- Work directly alongside experienced Surveyors who can support your development.
- Exposure to major energy and resources projects in the Cooper Basin.
- Exposure to modern survey equipment and technology.
- Opportunities to develop experience across conventional surveying, UAV/drone surveying, laser scanning and other specialist survey services.
- Clear opportunity to progress from Survey Assistant into Survey Technician and Surveyor roles as your qualifications, skills and experience develop.
- Professional career development – Fyfe promotes talent from within.
- Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
- Work within a growing national surveying business with opportunities across Queensland, South Australia and nationally.
How to Apply
If you are currently studying surveying, considering enrolling in surveying studies, or looking for an opportunity to enter the industry and gain practical experience while studying, we would like to hear from you.
Click on the Apply button to submit your application.
In your application, tell us a little about yourself, why you are interested in surveying and why a FIFO role in the Cooper Basin appeals to you.
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Please note that applicants must have full Australian working rights. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
