Offshore Survey Personnel
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Opportunity to Join an Australian Headquartered Industry Leader
- Permanent positions available
- Work with a Pioneering Marine Services Business
- 482 Visa sponsorship available and contribution to relocation for successful applicants
The Opportunity
We are seeking applications from the following professional disciplines,
- Offshore Survey Personnel
- Survey Party Chief
- Senior Surveyors
- Hydrographic Surveyors
- Offshore Survey Engineers / Technicians
- Geophysicists
You should be willing to relocate to Australia to join our Perth based team working on projects throughout Australia and overseas. These roles are available on a full-time permanent basis. MMA has a large variety of project work which is contributing to the rapid growth of our organisation.
MMA will consider applications for those currently holding valid working rights for Australia as well as those who would require a working rights visa application. VISA sponsorship will be available to successful candidates.
The Location
A common language, better pay, higher standard of living and generally more than 250 days of sunshine a year together make Perth an appealing destination for Britons looking for a new place to live and work. One in four UK citizens now living abroad has found a new life in Australia, making it by far the most popular expat destination with more than 1.2 million Britons now calling Australia home. https://www.westernaustralia.com/au/home
About MMA Subsea
MMA Subsea Services is a vibrant, dynamic and growing subsea service provider, headquartered in Perth, Australia, executing a vast portfolio of projects within and throughout Asia.
Our Subsea Services division delivers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end subsea services to our clients. Combining state-of-the-art equipment and highly experienced personnel, MMA provides a range of services including offshore construction, ROV Inspection, geophysical, geotechnical, hydrographic and UXO surveys. MMA Subsea can offer a diverse career path across varied projects in Australia and throughout Asia. MMA Subsea is involved in the following types of work;
- Renewable Energy Projects
- AHO Hydrographic Mapping Surveys
- Geophysical & Geotechnical Surveys
- Offshore Construction Support
- ROV Pipeline and Structure Inspection
- Rig Positioning Services
- Well Positioning Services
- LBL Acoustic Positioning
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: (Commensurate with Role)
- Bachelor’s degree, specifically Surveying, Geomatics, Marine Science, Hydrographic Science or Geophysics.
- Diploma in Electronics, Electrics, Communications
- Category A or B Hydrographic Surveying Recognised Course (highly desirable)
- SSSI Level 1 or Level 2 Hydrographic Surveying Accreditation (highly desirable)
- Valid CSTP and BOSIET or equivalent offshore license
- 3+ years offshore field experience, commensurate with the role applied for
Desirable Experience: (Commensurate with Role)
- QINSY navigation software, EIVA Software or Starfix
- CARIS HIPS & SIPS, Qimera, Fledermaus,
- QGIS
- Veripos DGPS / PPP Systems (or similar positioning system)
- AutoCAD (or similar CAD system)
- Inertial Navigation Systems
- Multibeam Echosounders
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit your CV by 30 April 2023. Please note, we will commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.
No agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Offshore Surveying: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Offshore Survey Personnel roles across MMA Offshore Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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