CARTOGRAPHER

ANZSCO 232213 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
A cartographer applies scientific, mathematical and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts and other forms of cartographic output.  A cartographer in Australia is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Cartographer Occupation Lists
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Group: 2322 Surveyors and Spatial Scientists

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of a cartographer in Australia is to plan, direct and conduct survey work to determine and delineate boundaries and features of tracts of land, marine floors and underground works, prepare and revise maps, charts and other geographic products, and analyse, present and maintain geographical information about locations in space and time. 

 

Tasks

  • determining the position of points of interest on the earth's surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form
  • supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems
  • undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
  • planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities
  • advising Architects, Engineering Professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping and spatial information systems
  • compiling and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure
  • preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters
  • evaluating, compiling and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics
  • analysing and interpreting data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems
  • developing and trialling new applications for use in geographic information systems
  • supervising and coordinating the work of Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the cartographer unit group (Group 2322) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

Registration or licensing is required in Australia as a cartographer.


Occupations within the Cartographer Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same cartographer group if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

Cartographer English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Cartographer is currently assessed withVETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services);  more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Cartographer in Australia is $ 97,984 for male employees and $ 78,000 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 48.1 Females: 39.9 Persons: 47.1

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2322) Cartographers and surveyors - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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