Mackay Local Paving The Way For Women In Surveying

For Mackay local Megan Dillon, a career in surveying wasn’t something she expected for herself. 
As a female entering a male-dominated industry, she decided to not let it deter her and is now the leader of a team of nine – who are all men.  
Megan was recently honoured on Monday December 9th for achieving her registration as a surveyor in Mackay.  
She hopes to encourage more women to step into the industry – as new data reveals only 4 per cent of surveyors in Queensland are female.  
“If we were living in the 1800’s I wouldn’t be doing this job, but I love being outside and working in the region that I live.
“Working for the local government with equal employment opportunities has created a safe space for me”. 
CEO of Surveyors Australia Michelle Blicavs is also strong on this call of getting more females interested in pursuing a career in the profession.  
She says there is so much opportunity for women in surveying and with technological advancements, the career opportunities continue to grow. 
“As an industry we have networks to provide support and connection, and we want more women getting on site and taking on leadership roles like Megan.”  
Megan was awarded the Women’s Leadership Award at the 2017 Queensland Spatial Excellence Awards where judges commented, “Megan leads by example and is a great role model for women in the spatial industry.”

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(L to R) Dale Atkinson, Megan Dillon, Michael Mulliss and Michelle Blicavs
Megan Dillon (Mackay Regional Council), Michael Mulliss (Locus Surveys)

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