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Hydrographer
Field Hydrologist )



Duties and Tasks
Specialisations
Quick Facts
Work Conditions
Personal Requirements
Related Industries
Labour Market
Related Jobs
Earnings
Related Courses
Further Information
State Specific Information

Calibrating equipment to take water samples
Calibrating equipment to take water samples

Hydrographers measure, describe and map the earth's surface waters (including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, estuaries and the water in channels and pipes). They are also involved in collecting and analysing information on surface and below-surface flow and quality. 

Fact Sheet

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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Learning Area Geography  
Mathematics  
Physics  
Work Demand Including reading or writing  
Work Field Agriculture, Animal and Primary Industries  
Work Interest Analytic or Scientific  
Nature or Recreation  
Skill Level Para Professional Jobs  
Professional Jobs  
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Work Conditions

Hydrographers work in offices and in the field (on land, underground, or in ships, boats or planes).

Personal Requirements

  • able to work accurately and systematically
  • aptitude for physics, mathematics and statistics
  • able to work independently or as part of a team
  • able to work in confined spaces and at heights
  • able to swim
  • a current divers licence may also be required.

Related Industries

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (Except Computer System Design and Related Services)

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Agricultural Technicians

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Science Technical Officers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

Related Jobs

Environmental Scientist
Geographic Information Systems Officer
Geologist
Geoscience Technician
Surveying Technician
Water Services Officer

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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
What is Surveying?

State Specific Information

New South Wales / ACT
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia

Analysing results using computer equipment
Analysing results using computer equipment