About Flinders Port Holdings
Flinders Port Holdings own and operate Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal, the port of Port Adelaide as well as the six key regional ports of Port Giles, Port Lincoln, Wallaroo, Port Pirie, Klein Point and Thevenard.
We also provide integrated supply chain solutions through Flinders Warehousing and Distribution. Beyond ports, we deliver hydrographic survey services through HydroSurvey Australia.
Flinders Port Holdings is ranked as one of South Australia’s top 10 companies, with an annual turnover of more than $300 million. We employ over 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs in South Australia.
Through our operations we facilitate over $25 billion in international trade annually and are the key platform for South Australian two-way trade in goods.
Role Overview
This permanent full-time role reports directly to the Survey Manager within Flinders Ports and is responsible for delivering quality, timely surveying and technical services across hydrographic, topographic and engineering survey activities.
The role also includes coordination and maintenance of South Australia’s tidal networks, liaison with the National Tidal Unit regarding tidal predictions, and support for the management of spatial, aspatial and digital data.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out hydrographic survey activities, including online surveying, data acquisition, data processing, quality checks and preparation of final survey deliverables;
Support port operations and development projects by undertaking engineering surveys, including laser scanning, GNSS topographic surveys and drone mapping;
Conduct field calibration, testing and verification of survey equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability;
Assist the Survey Manager with the preparation and completion of survey reports for completed survey tasks;
Prepare survey plans, drawings and other documentation to present survey data clearly and accurately;
Coordinate and maintain the tide gauge and weather station network, including the collection and management of tidal data;
Manage tidal data provided to the National Tidal Unit, including formatting outgoing data and processing tidal predictions received;
Provide relevant tidal and survey information to internal teams and external stakeholders as required;
Support the management, organisation and maintenance of spatial, aspatial and digital survey data;
Assist with the mobilisation, setup and maintenance of survey plant, equipment and systems;
Undertake field-based work across South Australia, including intrastate travel and out-of-hours work when required; and
Operate survey vessels as Coxswain when required to support survey operations.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
You have extensive knowledge using a variety of hydrographic surveying software packages, ideally including QPS software suite, Applanix POSPac, Trimble Business Centre and ArcGIS Pro;
You have extensive knowledge and experience operating a range of hydrographic equipment, specifically Kongsberg, Norbit and R2Sonic multibeam systems, and Applanix POS MV systems;
You are proficient in mobilising, installing, testing and calibrating hydrographic and metocean equipment;
You have extensive experience processing, interpreting and quality-checking bathymetric datasets;
You have experience undertaking hydrographic survey fieldwork, including online surveying, data acquisition, data processing, quality checks and preparation of final survey deliverables;
You have experience undertaking topographic and/or engineering surveys, including GNSS survey work, with laser scanning and drone mapping experience highly regarded;
You have experience preparing accurate survey reports, plans, drawings and technical documentation;
You have sound knowledge of tidal data, tide gauge systems, wind sensor and the management of tidal information;
You have experience supporting the management, organisation and maintenance of spatial, aspatial and digital survey data;
You have trailer boat launching experience and a current driver’s licence;
You have sound knowledge of procedures, standards and best practice for survey work, particularly hydrographic, topographic and engineering surveys; and
You have strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate survey outputs, reports and deliverables.
Desirable
A degree in surveying, hydrographic surveying, geomatics or a closely related survey discipline, with experience in dredging and port surveying highly regarded;
Certified Professional Hydrographic Surveyor, CPHS Level 1 or 2;
Coxswain Certificate, Master 5 or demonstrated experience operating vessels in a marine survey environment;;
Drone Pilot Licence and experience undertaking drone mapping activities;
Experience using CAD and GIS software to prepare, manage and present survey data;
Knowledge and understanding of maritime, port or marine operations; and
Experience working in a port, dredging, coastal, offshore or marine infrastructure environment.
Benefits
We care about our people – that’s why we offer a variety of benefits focused on your wellbeing, that support your career and life outside of work, including:
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive, motivated and fun team environment
An inclusive workplace that fosters diversity
Impactful and engaging work
Uniforms and PPE supplied
Making a difference to South Australians
Long-term career opportunities
Training programs and opportunities to ensure your continued growth
Applications close 26 June 2026.
Want to know more?
If you would like to understand more about the role you can email the following contact email.
[email protected]
At Flinders Port Holdings, we're committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, all age groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, and culturally diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People. Our team values diverse perspectives, believing that they enhance our work environment and benefit our customers. Join us, and be part of a workplace where everyone belongs.
