Grade II Surveyor (Offshore)

DOF is a leading offshore services company with over four decades of experience delivering integrated subsea and marine solutions to the global energy sector. Headquartered in Norway and operating in more than 15 countries. DOF is at the forefront of innovation, safety, and sustainability in offshore operations!

Join us as a Grade II Surveyor (Offshore)

DOF Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a driven and capable Grade II Surveyor to join our team full‑time.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting offshore survey and inspection projects across DOF’s global operations. Working alongside Senior Surveyors and Party Chiefs, you’ll operate cutting‑edge online survey systems, manage positioning equipment, and carry out essential data processing to deliver precise and dependable survey results.

If you’re motivated, technically minded, and ready to grow your offshore surveying career, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Operate and configure online survey software for basic survey operations, including data logging and monitoring data quality.
• Conduct basic configuration and operation of GNSS, USBL, and LBL positioning systems.
• Assist with acoustic positioning calibrations and sensor calibration/monitoring activities.
• Perform basic data processing for verification and presentation; identify and remove erroneous data.
• Configure geodetic parameters and demonstrate strong understanding of datums, projections, reference spheroids, precision, accuracy, and survey error concepts.
• Undertake water column measurements; understand effects of tides, sound velocity, and water column parameters on survey observations.

Requirements

• Be familiar with vessel layout and knowledge of appropriate marine practices and terminology
• Understand the effect of poor or uncalibrated systems on data quality and the online system components and their function within the online system.
• Basic understanding of tides, sound velocity and other water column parameters and their effects on survey observations and on survey sensors.
• Basic understanding of the operation of surface and sub-surface positioning systems.
• Ability to undertake basic operation and configuration of GNSS positioning systems.
• Understanding of heading and motion sensor calibration/monitoring and ability to assist in performing calibrations.

Education

• Degree in Hydrographic Survey, Geomatics, or a similar discipline.

Experience / Knowledge

• Minimum two years’ relevant industry experience
• Certification: Must meet IMCA competence criteria for a Grade II Surveyor.

Who we are

With a multi-national workforce of 6000 personnel, DOF is an international group of companies which owns and operates a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, with an engineering capacity to service both the offshore and subsea market. With more than 40 years in the offshore business, the group has a strong position in terms of experience, innovation, product range, technology, and capacity. 

DOFs core activities are vessel ownership, vessel management, project management, engineering, vessel operations, survey, remote intervention, and diving operations. DOF offers a full spectrum of top-quality offshore services to facilitate an ever-growing and demanding energy industry. 

The company’s main operation centres and business units are located in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, and Australia.

We offer all our employees the benefit of working in a safe and supporting environment, where all are treated with dignity and respect. DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. Watch our DOF Values Inspiration Video here

If you are passionate about subsea inspection and ready to make an impact in a leadership role we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your application with a cover Letter, detailing why you believe you are suitable for this position at DOF, an updated Resume and Sea Service Information.  

Benefits

The guaranteed base salary for this role is AUD 85,000 per annum, plus a generous offshore allowance paid for each day worked offshore.

If you believe you have what it takes; share our values and want a career working with DOF, we encourage you to apply. Please upload your Resume and Cover Letter to this vacancy at below link, addressing the requirements of the role.

Applications close on 2nd March 2026.

Please note that shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the closing date, so we encourage applicants to submit their applications as early as possible.