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If variety is something you are looking for, Fugro offer the added opportunity to get involved with multidisciplinary projects including airborne LiDAR, geophysics, geotechnical investigations and positioning services.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nLead the planning and delivery of HIPP hydrographic survey projects from mobilisation through to reporting and client handover.\nOversee data acquisition, processing and QA/QC to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.\nAct as technical lead for survey operations, equipment setup, calibration and survey methodologies.\nProvide technical input for tenders.\nOpportunity to work alongside operations teams on marine geophysical, geotechnical, positioning and construction projects, as well as airborne LiDAR data acquisition projects.\nThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hydrographer who is already Level 1 qualified, or who has Cat A Qualification with the skills, experience and motivation to achieve Level 1 certification with Fugro’s support in the short term.\nAbout You\nYou enjoy solving technical challenges, leading projects and delivering high-quality outcomes. You bring strong hydrographic experience, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to take ownership of projects and guide others.\nWe are looking for:\nDegree or recognised qualification in Hydrographic Survey.\nLevel 1 Hydrographic Surveyor certification, or the experience, competency and motivation to achieve Level 1 accreditation in the short term.\nDemonstrated experience delivering vessel-based hydrographic surveys, including acquisition, processing, QA/QC and reporting.\nStrong working knowledge of multibeam echosounders, GNSS positioning systems, survey control and industry-standard hydrographic software.\nExperience working as the SiC on HIPP projects - preferred.\nExperience across offshore, coastal, ports or marine infrastructure projects.\nWho are we\nWe are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.\nOur teams deliver hydrographic, marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys, precise positioning services, construction support, and airborne LiDAR data acquisition, to provide the insights that power major offshore, coastal and infrastructure projects.\nHow we work\nAt Fugro, we embrace a collaborative way of working where people are encouraged to be themselves, recognising that diverse voices and cultures contribute unique perspectives, spark creativity, and drive innovation.\nWe aim to help our people grow toward their full potential by promoting alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, within a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment. While we value the flexibility of remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.\nFugro offers\nOngoing, hybrid work from home arrangement | Flexible start and finish times\nCompetitive compensation | Annual salary reviews\n12 week Parental Leave policy\nSalary continuance insurance\nCulture that supports career development, training and progression\nAn inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge\nFriendly, \"no-ego\" environment where you can be yourself\nGlobal, progressive company with industry leading innovation and cutting-edge technology\nHow to apply\nPlease write a short cover letter outlining why you have applied for this role and how you meet the selection criteria, please include your up-to-date CV no longer than 2-3 pages long and follow the application prompts.\nCandidates will be asked to provide evidence of Australian working rights to be considered for this position (visa sponsorship is not offered).\nFugro reserves the right to close this advert at any time.\nApplications or interest via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.\nDisclaimer for recruitment agencies:\nFugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. 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