Navy - Hydrographic Systems Operator
Defence Technology Agency • Remote, Remote • Posted June 19, 2026
About the Role
If you are fascinated by the sea and its geography, you will be fascinated by the opportunity to help create the sea and coastline charts to keep our ships at sea and clear of the rocks!
About the role
Combat & Special Operations | Intelligence, IT & Communications | Operational support
Entry type
General entry
Under training
$69,833
Location
Naval Hydrographic Surveyors not only assist in the creation of accurate seabed and coastline charts for navigational and military purposes, they help search for mines, underwater explosives, missing persons, sunken vessels, operate Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
As a Naval Hydrographic Surveyor you will need to be adaptable to change, be physically fit, work well under pressure, enjoy a challenge and become familiar with rapidly advancing computer technology. You will also work towards gaining internationally recogni...