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RM Surveys is more than a workplace. It’s a diverse community of world-class spatial experts, challenge seekers, and industry leaders. Here, you’ll add your talents, perspectives, and big ideas to a pool of knowledge sought after by clients across Australia and the world. There is no typical RM Surveys employee. Instead, we hire for hunger; people with an insatiable desire to learn, grow, question, create, collaborate, and disrupt.
It’s an innate quality every member of our team shares and one we foster by encouraging discovery and development. You shape your future – we support the journey.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or a graduate ready to kickstart your career – if you see yourself in the description above, we want to hear from you.
Life at RM Surveys
Benefits
A vibrant, social culture
Your work environment is just as important as the job you do, which is why we place high importance on our culture. Not only can we promise great coffee, birthday cake, and a Christmas Family Fun Day, but our social club throws some great events and activities throughout the year – including axe throwing, sports games, and Froth Town Craft Beer Festival (a highlight on the company calendar).
Training and development
We give you the tools and support you need to author your career. Explore your interests, build your capabilities, hone your leadership skills, and connect to meaningful growth opportunities with the full support of your team, manager, and mentor. It’s an individual journey dictated by you, not timelines and tracks.
Insurance for you and your family
Through our partnership with Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF), we provide 24-hour protection against spinal cord injuries for you and your family every day of the year, both on and off the job.
Flexible working
Our people define themselves by more than their jobs – they are caregivers, community members, volunteers, and more. We support your life outside of work by providing flexibility in hours and location of work.
Paid leave to volunteer
Every RM Surveys team member receives a day of paid leave each year to give back to the community, which can be used for a solo project or as part of a team. We are proud supporters of WA Variety, Canteen, and Smith’s Family Christmas Appeal, and regularly organise volunteering opportunities.
Energising challenges and clients
Our wide breadth of sectors and capabilities means no two days are ever quite the same. From defence contracts and Fremantle Harbour to Perth Zoo and Optus Stadium, we’ve contributed to some of Western Australia’s most iconic sites. If you like a challenge, we’re for you.A company known for quality
We are considered one of the best surveying firms in Western Australia – something reflected in our calibre of clients and tenure of our people.
It’s a reputation 25+ years in the making and one that we maintain together, as a team, by continuously delivering intelligent, effective, and useful solutions to people who trust us to do so
Licensed Surveyor
RM Surveys is seeking a Licensed Surveyor to join our high-performing Cadastral team, based in Perth WA, with projects extending into Regional WA.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of land development and cadastral projects, supporting landowners, developers, and government agencies across the state.
For the right candidate, there is the potential to shape your career with clear pathways into senior leadership or specialist roles.
We’re looking for someone passionate about precision, planning, and professional growth—someone ready to contribute to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Typical daily tasks include:
- Carrying out cadastral surveys to establish or re-establish property boundaries
- Preparing and lodging Deposited Plans, Strata Plans, and Survey-Strata Plans with Landgate
- Certifying survey documents in accordance with WA legislative requirements
- Advising clients on easements, land development, and compliance with planning schemes
- Interpreting legislation, planning conditions, and subdivision designs
- Using advanced field equipment including GNSS, total stations, and digital levels
- Ensuring all surveys comply with relevant codes and regulations
What do we need from you?
- A current WA LSLB practising certificate
- Demonstrated experience in cadastral and land development surveying
- Strong computer literacy, including experience with surveying software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement
- A collaborative mindset and client-focused approach
- Permanent Australian working rights
Excellent remuneration packages are offered, with a competitive hourly rate of $50–$60 plus overtime, along with benefits including flexible working, paid parental leave, annual skin checks, PBF Australia membership, and access to our employee assistance program.
RM Surveys is proud to be an employer of choice in the surveying industry, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and inclusion.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role, based on the criteria outlined above.
Please note, applications without a cover letter addressed to RM Surveys will not be considered.
FIFO Survey Manager
RM Surveys is seeking an experienced FIFO Survey Manager to lead surveying operations across our growing portfolio of resource and infrastructure projects throughout Regional Western Australia.
This senior leadership role is ideal for a confident, solutions-driven professional ready to drive safety, innovation, and excellence across all aspects of FIFO delivery.
With a strong pipeline of major projects and a high-performing team, this is your opportunity to influence outcomes, mentor emerging talent, and shape the future of surveying in the resource sector.
Typical responsibilities include:
- Leading teams of surveyors across multiple FIFO projects
- Upholding and enforcing HSQE standards through audits, toolbox talks, and daily workflows
- Managing budgets, timelines, and resources to maximise operational efficiency
- Identifying and implementing process improvements and cost-saving measures
- Mentoring team members and supporting professional development
- Building and maintaining strong client and contractor relationships
- Driving business growth opportunities within the FIFO and resource sector
- Championing the use of cutting-edge surveying tools, software, and digital workflows
- Promoting continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team
What do we need from you?
- Senior Engineering Surveyor or Survey Manager experience in WA FIFO environments
- Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring survey teams
- Proven ability to manage project delivery, client relationships, and site safety
- Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in relevant surveying software
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
- Permanent Australian working rights
A salary package of $150,000–$170,000 per year is on offer, along with a leadership role that provides autonomy and influence. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, community service leave, annual skin checks, PBF Australia membership, access to our employee assistance program, and career development tailored to your goals—all within a workplace culture focused on trust, collaboration, and empowerment.
RM Surveys is proud to be an employer of choice in the surveying industry.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role, based on the criteria outlined above.
Please note, applications without a cover letter addressed to RM Surveys will not be considered.
Surveyor - High-Rise & Commercial Construction
Multiple positions are available for High-rise and Commercial Construction Surveyors. We are seeking surveyors wanting to take their career to the next level.
What do we need from you?
- A desire to challenge yourself and learn new things
- Relevant surveying qualification.
- Some experience working in a surveying role in the construction industry.
- A high degree of computer literacy.
- Permanent Australian working rights is a prerequisite, preferably based in Perth.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Proven ability to work within a team of professionals (examples of this should be included in cover letters)
- Experience with LISTECH Neo, LISCAD and AutoCAD software is desirable, but not essential.
A vehicle, phone and laptop are supplied as part of this package.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role, based on the criteria outlined above.
Applications without a cover letter addressed to RM Surveys will not be considered.
Construction & Engineering Surveyors
What do we need from you?
- Relevant surveying qualification.
- Some experience working in a surveying role in the construction industry.
- A high degree of computer literacy.
- Permanent Australian working rights is a prerequisite, preferably based in Perth.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
- Proven ability to work within a team of professionals (examples of this should be included in cover letters)
- Willingness to occasionally work regionally if required
- Experience with LISTECH Neo, LISCAD and AutoCAD software is desirable, but not essential.
RM Surveys Pty Ltd is a leading Perth based multi-disciplined survey company involved in a number of exciting and challenging projects, in both Perth and regional areas.
We are an industry leader in specialised surveying services with a large pool of well qualified and highly experienced people.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role, based on the criteria outlined above. Applications without an addressed cover letter will not be considered.