Surveyor, ANZSCO 232212: code, lists, and assessment

Surveyor (232212) is ANZSCO code 232212, skill level 1. It sits in the Surveyors and Spatial Scientists group (2322). Surveyors plan, direct, and conduct survey work to determine, delineate, and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors, and underground works. They also manage related spatial information. Skill level 1 means the work is typically associated with a bachelor degree or higher qualification.

Who assesses it

The assessing authority for Surveyor is not confirmed in our current record. The Surveyor occupation page carries the current authority details, sourced from ABS and Home Affairs. Check there before lodging any skills assessment application. The authority can differ depending on the visa stream and your circumstances, so this is the right place to confirm the current details.

Which lists it sits on

Surveyor (232212) appears on two Australian skilled occupation lists, as published by the Department of Home Affairs:

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL): opens pathways including the subclass 189 and 190 skilled visas, among others.
• Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL): relevant to the Skills in Demand visa (subclass 482) and related pathways.

Both lists are at the Home Affairs Skill Occupation List page. Being on a list opens a pathway. It is not itself a guarantee of any visa grant or assessment outcome.

2025 shortage rating: Jobs and Skills Australia publishes an annual Occupation Shortage List. The current rating for Surveyor (232212) is on the occupation page, sourced from the 2025 Occupation Shortage List (released October 2025). A shortage rating and list membership are separate things. An occupation can be on the MLTSSL and not in shortage, or in shortage and off every list. Read both sources independently.

Near-miss codes

The Surveyors and Spatial Scientists group (2322) contains several related codes. Two common near-misses:

• 232213 covers Quantity Surveyors, who focus on estimating and managing project costs and contracts rather than spatial survey work.
• 232214 covers Remote Sensing Scientists, who analyse data collected by satellites and aircraft rather than conducting ground or site surveys.

If your work sits mainly in one of those specialisations, check the specific code. The ABS description is the deciding text. Getting this right matters: assessing authorities review the code you claim against your actual duties, and the wrong code can cause delays or a negative outcome.

Find your code

Browse all ANZSCO 2022 occupations to confirm the right code for your work. The correct code matters: a mismatch between what you claim and what an assessing authority reads in your CV can affect or delay an assessment outcome. If you are unsure which code fits, the CV matcher can match your CV to the closest codes and show its reasoning. For advice on which visa applies to your situation, speak with a registered migration agent.