Engineering Surveyor

Port Macquarie Hastings Council; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Gym membership

Career development

Salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance

Salary packaging

Awards program

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking an Engineering Surveyor to support planning, design and delivery of infrastructure works. You will perform investigation surveys, construction set-out, and Works as Executed surveys while advising project teams.

The role combines field and technical surveying across diverse projects, offering opportunities to contribute specialist expertise for community benefits.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Surveying or related discipline or relevant experience.
• Experience using EDM, robotic survey equipment, total stations and GNSS.
• Experience using 12D and AutoCAD to prepare survey plans.
• Knowledge of survey infrastructure regulations and management.

Responsibilities

• Undertake investigation and engineering survey works for Council infrastructure projects.
• Investigate cadastral boundary information and transform survey data to geodetic network.
• Identify and verify above- and below-ground utility locations.
• Carry out construction set-out and Works as Executed surveys.
• Prepare survey plans and process data with specialist software.
• Provide specialist engineering survey advice to project teams.
• Coordinate external survey consultants when needed.

Skills

Surveying

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

Diploma in Surveying

Related discipline/experience

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

GNSS

Job description

About The Opportunity

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, every employee plays a role in helping our community thrive. We are seeking an Engineering Surveyor to join our Project Delivery Section within the Community Infrastructure Group. In this role, you will provide quality surveying services to support the planning, design and delivery of Council’s infrastructure works and projects. Working across a diverse range of civil infrastructure, you will undertake engineering and investigation surveys, construction set out and Works as Executed surveys, while providing specialist surveying advice to project teams and stakeholders. This role is ideal for an experienced surveyor who enjoys a mix of field and technical work, working across varied infrastructure projects and contributing specialist expertise to projects that deliver lasting benefits for our community.

To Be Successful In This Position You Will Have

• A Diploma in Surveying or a related discipline, or considerable relevant experience within the surveying industry
• Demonstrated experience using survey equipment including electronic distance measuring equipment, robotic survey equipment, total stations and GNSS
• Experience using survey and CAD software such as 12D and AutoCAD to prepare survey plans
• Sound knowledge of survey infrastructure and the regulations and processes associated with its protection, preservation and management
• Well-developed computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written, verbal, numeracy and interpersonal communication skills
• A current Class C Driver Licence

On a Typical Day You Will

• Undertake investigation and engineering survey works for Council infrastructure projects
• Investigate cadastral boundary information and transform survey information to the appropriate geodetic network
• Investigate and verify above and below-ground utility locations
• Undertake construction set-out activities and Works as Executed surveys
• Prepare survey plans and process survey data using specialist survey and CAD software
• Provide specialist engineering survey advice and support to Council project teams
• Support project planning activities in accordance with Council’s Project Management Framework
• Coordinate external survey consultants and contractors when specialist or additional survey services are required
• Maintain survey data collection systems, standards and quality processes
• Ensure survey equipment is appropriately maintained, serviced and calibrated
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls are in place for survey activities

This is a great opportunity to apply your surveying expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects while helping deliver quality outcomes for the Port Macquarie-Hastings community.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Starting salary of $80,812.39 to $90,454.25 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus 12% Super and Tool of Trade vehicle.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

Please contact Chris Favaloro, Group Manager Project Delivery on 6581 8062.

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at [e-mail].

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