With more young people entering the surveying profession, including females, and the increasing need for specialist advice in land development, the old stereotype of a surveyor being a middle-aged man peering through a lens and trudging around a work-site in muddy boots is changing.

Kellie is one of the female licensed surveyors in Victoria who have helped pave the way for more women to enter the profession. 

Please tell us a little about yourself

I have two children aged three and six and cherish spending time with my family. I enjoy playing netball, all water sports and beach holidays. I balance my work and home life by working part-time and I enjoy being an active member of my local community.

How did you first hear about surveying?

In year 12 I came across the course just before I put in my university preferences and it instantly appealed.

What inspired you to choose surveying over other options?

I liked the mix of engineering and science.

What does a typical day at work involve?

Managing projects to ensure clients’ needs are met, which includes briefing surveying and drafting teams, checking plans and computations, report writing and correspondence, liaising with other consultants, referral authorities and councils. Some days I go on-site to measure buildings and check specific details of projects.

Tell us about your most interesting surveying project.

The Commonwealth Games Athletes Village subdivision in Parkville. This was a really unique subdivision using aspects of subdivision law that are not commonly used, and required in-depth research and expert knowledge to achieve the project outcomes. It was also a high profile project due to the site being used as the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village.