Land Surveyor

Smith Land Consulting; Geelong; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Diverse projects

Public transport access

Job summary

Smith Land Consulting is a leading firm of Licensed Land Surveyors with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, Torquay, Ballarat and Warrnambool, proudly serving clients across Victoria. Established in 2010, we recognise the need for client-focused surveying and development services tailored to each site’s unique requirements.

Position: Land Surveyor, with opportunities in drone surveys, laser scanning, monitoring, infrastructure projects, and construction/engineering surveys across varied geographies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Advanced Diploma of Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret plans and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Pre-field survey computations and preparation.
• Party leading on a variety of surveys.
• Post-survey data reduction and computations.
• Preparing and/or checking survey plans and reports.
• Contributing to internal project management software
• Managing time effectively to meet deadlines and project targets.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues to build relationships.
• Contributing to improvements in techniques and procedures.
• Maintaining quality assurance and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Plan interpretation

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Advanced Diploma of Surveying

Tools

LISCAD

AutoCAD/BricsCAD

Leica equipment

Trimble equipment

Job description

ABOUT US

Smith Land Consulting is a leading firm of Licensed Land Surveyors with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, Torquay, Ballarat and Warrnambool, proudly serving clients across Victoria. Established in 2010, we recognised the need for client-focused surveying and development services tailored to each site’s unique requirements.

Our experienced team delivers high-quality, accurate and timely results across a wide range of projects - from pre-application consultations and subdivision design feasibility through to urban design, town planning, and project completion. We work closely with councils, developers and landowners to streamline the process and unlock land potential.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

Our mission is simple: Unlock land value and protect development integrity.

We value: Our Clients, Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism.

WHY JOIN US?

At Smith Land Consulting, our people are our most valuable asset. We invest in regular check-ins, goal setting, and open communication to ensure our team feels supported and engaged. You’ll join a collaborative group of talented, passionate professionals who back each other to deliver outstanding results.

We also offer:

• One Accrued Day Off (ADO) each month
• A variety of projects - no being pigeonholed into one type of work
• A convenient South Geelong location close to public transport

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position: Land Surveyor

While much of our work supports subdivision and land development, you’ll also have opportunities to be involved in drone surveys, laser scanning, monitoring, infrastructure projects, and construction/engineering surveys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-field survey computations and preparation
• Party leading on a variety of surveys
• Post-survey data reduction and computations
• Preparing and/or checking survey plans and reports
• Contributing to internal project management software
• Managing time effectively to meet deadlines and project targets
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues to build strong relationships
• Contributing to improvements in techniques and procedures
• Maintaining quality assurance and professional standards

ABOUT YOU

You’re an adaptable, proactive and detail-focused professional who enjoys variety in your work and collaborating with others. You will have:

• Experience as a Land Surveyor/Survey Technician or Survey Assistant ready to take the next step
• Relevant qualifications (minimum Advanced Diploma of Surveying)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to interpret plans and technical documents
• Sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Permanent right to work in Australia
• White Card
• Experience with LISCAD and AutoCAD/BricsCAD
• Familiarity with Leica or Trimble equipment

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.