Surveyors Board Of SA

The Surveyors Board of South Australia is a premier body representing licensed and registered surveyors in South Australia. With a rich history dating back to 1882, the Division has enjoyed close co-operation with government agencies, professional bodies, and related organizations to promote the benefits of the licensed surveying profession in our State.

The Board

The Board consists of eight members, comprised of the following office bearers: Chairman, Treasurer, two elected Licensed Surveyors, an Academic involved in the teaching of surveying at an institution of tertiary education, an elected representative from the regional committee of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI), a nominee of that representative, the Surveyor-General (ex-officio), and an eighth member of professional standing, not a member of the institution. The Board tenure is two years, with nominations for half of the Board members called every 12 months following the end of the financial year. The Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm in the Division Office, located at Level 4, 25 King William Street, Adelaide.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of the Surveyors Board of South Australia is to regulate the surveying profession in South Australia, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and competency. The objectives of the Board include the promotion of the licensed surveying profession, ensuring the maintenance of professional standards, and providing a registration process for licensed and registered surveyors.

Services

The Surveyors Board of South Australia provides a range of services to ensure the efficient management of the licensed surveying profession in South Australia. These services include:

• Licensing and registration of surveyors
• Training and professional development programs
• Compliance with surveying standards and regulations
• Investigation and resolution of complaints
• Provision of information and resources to the surveying community

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Surveyors Board of South Australia recommends that licensed surveyors undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain their registration and license. The Board has developed a Continual Professional Development Policy (Draft) for industry consultation. This policy aims to promote the importance of CPD, ensuring that licensed surveyors maintain their professional skills and knowledge.

Mutual Recognition

The Australian Government's Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme is operational in South Australia for licensed or registered land surveyors. To be eligible for Automatic Deemed Registration (ADR) under AMR as a licensed surveyor in South Australia, the applicant must hold an unconditional registration or licence in their home state or territory.

Public Information

The Surveyors Board of South Australia provides a range of public information, including:

• The Survey Act 1992
• The Board's Standing Operating Procedures 2023
• Information on licensing and registration
• The Continual Professional Development Policy (Draft)

News and Events

The Surveyors Board of South Australia provides regular updates on news and events affecting the surveying profession in South Australia. These updates include information on upcoming events, training programs, and changes to legislation and regulations affecting the profession.