Residential Site Capture Technician

Turnkey Creations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

TurnKey Creations in Canberra is seeking a detail-focused university student or early-career candidate to assist with residential site capture and measurement work across Canberra/ACT. The role emphasizes careful data capture and accurate measurements using GNSS rover equipment and laser measurement tools.

You will perform site photography, complete structured checklists, and upload data for the design and construction team.

Qualifications

• Be comfortable learning and using technical equipment.
• Able to follow a process carefully and consistently.
• Willing to flag uncertainty and report uncertainties.
• Reliable, organised and punctual.
• Interested in surveying, construction, engineering or mapping.

Responsibilities

• Attend residential sites and complete structured site capture checklists.
• Use GNSS rover and laser measurement equipment.
• Capture ground levels, existing structures, services, trees, driveways, retaining walls and other visible site features.
• Take clear and organised site photos.
• Record notes, assumptions and areas of uncertainty.
• Upload and organise site data for the design and construction team.
• Follow QA processes and flag anything that may require further checking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Organised

Punctual

Willing to learn

Tools

GNSS rover

Laser measurement equipment

Site photography equipment

Job description

We are looking for a detail-focused university student or early-career candidate to assist with residential site capture and measurement work across Canberra/ACT.

This is a technical field role involving GNSS rover equipment, laser measurement, site photography, structured checklists and data capture for residential design and construction projects.

The role would suit someone studying or interested in surveying, civil engineering, construction management, architecture, GIS, spatial science, building design or construction technology.

The role starts at approximately 20 hours per week, with potential to grow into a full-time position if successful. Over time, the role may expand into construction markout, setout support and site QA.

This is not a design role. The core requirement is careful, accurate and disciplined site measurement.

Key responsibilities

• Attend residential sites and complete structured site capture checklists.
• Use GNSS rover and laser measurement equipment.
• Capture ground levels, existing structures, services, trees, driveways, retaining walls and other visible site features.
• Take clear and organised site photos.
• Record notes, assumptions and areas of uncertainty.
• Upload and organise site data for the design and construction team.
• Follow QA processes and flag anything that may require further checking.

The ideal person

• Is comfortable learning and using technical equipment.
• Can follow a process carefully and consistently.
• Is cautious, honest and willing to flag uncertainty.
• Is reliable, organised and punctual.
• Has an interest in surveying, construction, engineering, architecture, mapping, GIS or site technology.
• Does not guess when unsure.
• Training will be provided. Prior surveying experience is helpful but not required.