Engineering Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements – hybrid

Discounted gym membership

Annual salary increase

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking an Engineering Surveyor to join the Project Delivery Section within the Community Infrastructure Group. You will provide quality surveying services to support planning, design and delivery of infrastructure works and projects across a range of civil works.

The role blends field and technical work, undertaking engineering and investigation surveys, construction set-out and Works as Executed surveys, while offering specialist surveying advice to project

Qualifications

• Diploma in Surveying or a related discipline, or considerable relevant experience within the surveying industry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Surveying or related discipline

Tools

12D

AutoCAD

Electronic distance measuring equipment

Robotic survey equipment

Total stations

GNSS

Job description

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
• 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.

• Flexible
  work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted
  gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• 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?

If you would like to know more about this
opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Chris Favaloro, Group Manager Project Delivery on 6581 8062.

Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

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 ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.We’re here to support you every step of the way.