Survey Assistant

Location
Port Douglas, Queensland, AU
Employment type
Full-time
Last seen
Oct 13, 2026

About the role

About the Role Our experienced and successful Port Douglas office is looking for a Survey Assistant to join their growing and busy team on a casual basis. You will work at various locations in the Port Douglas area assisting the survey team with their day-to-day activities, such as assisting with various manual tasks, placement of survey pegs, stakes and marks, and the set-up of survey equipment. About You Whilst no prior experience is required, you will be a person who is self-motivated with a positive attitude who is serious about a career in Surveying. Ideally, you will be studying in this field or a related field, however, applications from people with the right attitude and a desire to learn and grow are also welcome! Joining RPS will give you the opportunity to take the next step in your career with a clear pathway to develop into a Survey Technician in the near future, as well as allowing you to continue to develop your knowledge and experience within the field of Surveying and be mentored by some of the best leaders within the industry. You will also have A Current manual driver's licence A passion for working outdoors White Card (ideally) Australian Citizenship, or Permanent Residency essential. What’s on Offer Along with a competitive salary, RPS provides a diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic Surveying experts. Our Commitment We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success. About Us RPS defines, designs and manages Australia and Asia Pacific region’s most successful infrastructure, development and resources projects. We solve problems that matter to our clients and their communities while creating an all-inclusive environment that facilitates and encourages both individual and corporate growth. We are easy to work with. We are confidently pragmatic, and we have a winning mindset. Making complex easy! This is a unique opportunity to build your career with a company that provides a wide range of survey experiences and is one of the largest employers of Surveyors in Australia. To join our expanding survey team, please submit your application today!