Candidate Surveyor

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health leave benefits

Job summary

NSW Department of Customer Service is seeking a Candidate Surveyor in the Cadastral Integrity team within the Office of the Registrar General (ORG). The role involves auditing deposited plans and surveying professionals to protect the NSW State cadastre and Torrens Title system, reporting to the Managing Surveyor.

Successful candidates will undertake field work, apply advanced surveying knowledge, and manage survey information with strong analytical and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Surveying or equivalent.
• Eligible as a BOSSI Candidate Surveyor for Registration as a Land Surveyor in NSW.
• Current NSW driver's license and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Audit Surveyor in monitoring performance standards for the Land Titles Registry plan examination process.
• Apply surveying knowledge in a complex digital environment to assemble, process and disseminate survey information.
• Search land title and plan records to enable field surveys.
• Undertake survey audits and field inspections for quality assurance of recently registered plans.
• Conduct survey field work, process observations and carry out calculations to resolve survey problems.
• Draft survey plans for registration and prepare sketches and survey reports.
• Identify amendment action items in registered deposited plans and prepare correspondence to surveyors.
• Adhere to Work Health and Safety policies in field and office.

Skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Surveying

Job description

NSW Department of Customer Service – Sydney CBD NSW

Candidate Surveyor, Cadastral Integrity - Office of the Registrar General (ORG)

Clerk Grade: 05/06
Salary range: $102,936 - $113,579 per annum plus super
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-Time (35 hrs p/week) opportunity
Location: Haymarket, Sydney - Hybrid working arrangements are currently in place

About Us

The Office of the Registrar General (ORG) oversees the integrity, security, availability and performance of the NSW land title system. We maintain the policy and legislative framework that supports clearly defined property rights across NSW. Operating at the intersection of law, technology and regulation, we oversee plan and title operations, drive the digital transformation of the land title system, and safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the State cadastre, with customers at the centre of our decision-making.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Candidate Surveyor to join our Cadastral Integrity team at the Office of the Registrar General, reporting to the Managing Surveyor.

This role will see you conducting audits of registered deposited plans and registered land surveyors, and other cadastral survey work to help protect the integrity of the NSW State cadastre and maintain the security of the Torrens Title system.

About you

You will be rewarded with a challenging role and the opportunity to develop your surveying knowledge within the industry's Regulator.

The role will require you to undertake field work, apply your well-developed surveying knowledge, and assemble, process and disseminate survey information.

The right candidate will embrace teamwork, have strong computer skills, be willing to develop skills in new areas and use complex mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills.

ORG is looking for someone who can prioritise work in a high-volume environment to meet competing demands with conflicting and critical deadlines in order to maintain high-quality outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Surveying or equivalent.
• Eligible as a BOSSI Candidate Surveyor for Registration as a Land Surveyor in NSW.
• Current NSW driver's license and ability and willingness to travel throughout the state when required.

The role will involve:

• Assisting the Audit Surveyor in monitoring the performance standards of the Land Titles Registry plan examination process and industry compliance with relevant legislation and surveying standards.
• Applying well-developed surveying knowledge and analytical skills in a complex digital environment to assemble, process and disseminate survey information.
• Searching land title and plan records to assemble information that enables field surveys to be undertaken.
• Undertaking survey audits and field inspections as required for quality assurance of recently registered plans and in response to issues with plans on public record.
• Conducting survey field work, processing field observations and carrying out calculations to resolve survey problems.
• Drafting survey plans for registration and preparing sketches and survey reports.
• Identifying amendment action items in registered deposited plans and preparing correspondence to be sent to surveyors.
• Adhering to Department of Customer Services' Work Health and Safety policies and procedures in the field and office.

If you have any further questions, please contact Matthew Cooper, A/Managing Surveyor, Cadastral Integrity on (02) 9289 1*** or ***************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

Working at the Department of Customer Service

The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of integrity, trust, service, and accountability drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.

Targeted Questions

• Describe a recent example of when you have been asked to achieve a particularly tight deadline. How did you plan what needed to be achieved? What resources did you require, and what systems did you use? What difficulties did you encounter? How close were you to achieving your deadline?
• Describe a time when you have had to communicate some particularly complex or sensitive information to someone. How did you relay this information? What strategies did you use to ensure you communicated the key points? How did you check to ensure they understood?

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.

The Department of Customer Service serves all the people of NSW, and we want to reflect that diversity in our people. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, people in regional NSW and people of all ages. We strive to be an inclusive workplace where all our people can bring their authentic selves to work without judgement.

We understand that there are different ways of getting the job done and offer flexible working arrangements where and when possible.

If you do require an ability adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Salary Grade 05/06, with the base salary for this role starting at $102,936 base plus superannuation

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

Careers at Department of Customer Service

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace

The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8*** or *************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

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