The posting
Join our team as a Geomatics Survey Specialist
Due to continued growth, we are looking for experienced Geomatics Survey Specialists to join our high-performing team Survey & Inspection team on a permanent basis.
Primarily you will be working on:
- Project planning including hardware/software needs.
- Configuring and troubleshooting survey hardware and software suites.
- Maintain functional integrity of NAS drives, dongles, HDDs, Azure storage and VMs, and client-specific applications.
- Manage vessel-based data acquisition and oversee the end-to-end transfer of data to office, cloud, and archive systems.
- Process complex offshore datasets, including multibeam, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, bathymetry, and navigation.
- Maintain rigorous data integrity and ensure all databases reflect real-time project status.
- Lead the preparation of final reports and perform technical reviews of peer reports.
- Continuous improvement of our current systems & exploring emerging technologies
In this role, you will be the bridge between complex field data and high-quality project deliverables. This role will involve managing end-to-end geomatics workflows in accordance to industry compliance and collaborating with project teams to maintain our reputation for excellence and HSEQ integrity. If you are a team player who would like to work closely with people from different parts of the world, this role could be for you.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Hydrographic Surveying / Geophysics, Geoscience Or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years in offshore data processing experience with experience on complex offshore survey projects.
- IMCA Competence for a Geomatic Surveyor.
- Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting survey hardware and software suites.
- Proficient in GIS & Data Management - Strong Knowledge of GIS, charting tools, cloud-based workflows, and QA/QC methodologies.
- Skilled in processing multibeam, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, and navigation.
- Highly confident, self-motivated, self-disciplined person with sound management and organisational skills.
- Must be able to perform and achieve at a high level with minimal supervision.
- A strong understanding and commitment to HSEQ.
- Aligned with our values: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence – and above all, Safety.
Is this the perfect role for you, but you don’t meet every single requirement? We value the right person over a perfect match to a job description.
Research shows that underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed requirement, and we don’t want that to hold great talent back, so we encourage you to apply.
It’s the best way for us to find the right talent for this role, or another, and that could be you.
Location: Perth CBD, Western Australia with flexible hybrid options available. Travel to remote or offshore work sites/vessels required from time to time where needed
Based overseas?
Relocation packages available
Application due date: October 15th 2026
Who we are
DOF is a leading provider of integrated marine and subsea services to the global offshore energy market. We combine expertise, assets, and technology to execute integrated subsea and offshore operations safely, and reliably - every time.
With a multinational team of approximately 6,000 people and a fleet of modern offshore/subsea vessels, we support our partners with global reach, scale, and industry-leading capability. Our operational centres and business units are in Norway, Denmark, UK, USA, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Angola, Philippines, and Australia.
At DOF you join a trusted global organisation where safety, teamwork, and integrity come first. We offer strong career growth, supportive development, and a culture that values inclusion, recognition, and connection. Build a meaningful career in a workplace that puts people first.
Unlocking the future, together.
Benefits
At DOF, we believe in providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Worldwide Fleet: Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations.
- Career Growth: We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways.
- Companies are their people: Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and above all we are SAFE - Our values interact with each other, shape our remarkable team and are embedded in our policies, our code of business conduct and guide our strong safe and ethical culture
- Flexible working options: We offer flexible work options, including a nine (9) day fortnight or a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three (3) days in the office and two (2) days from home upon completion of probation.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits: We offer a competitive annual salary, salary continuous insurance, salary packaging options, purchase leave options, training and professional development, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), social club, yearly flu shots, and other benefits.
- Supportive and diverse team environment: DOF’s Survey & Inspection department has a supportive, diverse and collaborative local and international team.
Please apply by submitting your Resume with motivational Cover letter, no later than October 15th 2026.
Only shortlisted applicants with full Australian working rights will be contacted to discuss their application.
DOF is an employer who embraces Equal Employment Opportunity and promotes diversity in our workforce. We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds, including Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
