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Hydrographer
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Field Hydrologist )
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Duties and Tasks
Hydrographers may perform the following tasks: - select, install, maintain and repair instruments which monitor water levels, rainfall, sediments, etc.
- design, construct, install and maintain civil works associated with water-related projects and activities (including dams, weirs, bridges, irrigation projects, water supply schemes, flood protection works, warning services and marine facilities)
- compile navigational charts and other data for the safe navigation of Australian waters
- collect sample data at various locations to confirm data gathered by automatic monitors
- use underwater acoustic equipment to establish and monitor tidal data, outline coastlines, measure seabed depths, and search for underwater obstacles in oceans or lakes
- prepare data for use by other professionals
- prepare reports on sites, as well as on data collection and quality.
Specialisations
Land Hydrographer
Ocean Hydrographer
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Earnings
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Income of persons working full-time, 2006
Science Technical Officers
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Income per Week
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Number
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Share (%)
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| $1000 or more |
3,882 |
34.1 |
| $400 - $599 |
1,346 |
11.8 |
| $600 - $799 |
3,081 |
27.1 |
| $800 - $999 |
2,781 |
24.4 |
| Less than $400 |
290 |
2.5 |
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This information is based on the 2006 census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Earnings of persons working full-time and part-time, 2006
Science Technical Officers
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Employment Status
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Weekly Income ($)
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| Full-time |
857 |
| Part-time |
440 |
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This information is based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union Membership survey conducting annually by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Related Courses
New South Wales / ACT
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
See State Specific Information below for further education and training options.
Further Information
Australian Hydrographers Association
Australian Hydrographic Service
Defence Force Recruiting Centre (National)
Department for Environment and Heritage
Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Integrated Resource Management
Department of Primary Industries and Water
Department of Sustainability and Environment
Department of Water and Energy
Water Resources Business Operations, Department of Water
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