Senior Surveyor

Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is seeking a Senior Surveyor to lead a surveying services team across Queensland. You will supervise land-related surveying operations, review technical work, deliver projects and provide cadastral advice while supporting business reform.

This PO4 role requires strong leadership, mentoring for surveyors, adoption of emerging technologies, and building partnerships with industry stakeholders to drive

Qualifications

• Experience leading surveying teams and managing complex projects.
• Proven cadastral surveying knowledge with client/stakeholder focus.
• Strong leadership, communication and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a surveying services team.
• Review technical work and deliver surveying projects for land matters.
• Provide specialist cadastral surveying advice and support business reform.
• Mentor surveyors, build partnerships with industry and stakeholders.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across Queensland surveying services.

Skills

Leadership

Surveying

Cadastral surveying

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Registered Surveyor

Tools

Leica GPS

Total Station

Job description

Lead a surveying services team you will supervise land-related surveying operations, review technical work, deliver projects, provide specialist cadastral surveying advice and support business reform. This role suits an experienced surveying professional who enjoys leading people, driving innovation and building partnerships across government and industry.

Locations available are Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Beenleigh or another surveying services office.

Discover a purpose driven career with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, and unleash your potential to grow. Join NRMMRRD #DeliveringforQueensland!

As a Senior Surveyor (PO4), you will lead the day-to-day operations of a team delivering surveying services for land‑related matters across Queensland. You will oversee technical work, undertake surveying projects, provide specialist cadastral surveying advice and support change initiatives that strengthen team performance and service delivery.

In this role, you will supervise a multidisciplinary team, support emerging surveying technologies, contribute technical expertise to enhance cadastral surveying practices and deliver projects that support business improvement and reform. You will communicate complex technical information, maintain survey infrastructure integrity, foster productive relationships with industry stakeholders and mentor surveyors to build capability and professionalism.

Success in this role comes from combining strong leadership with technical expertise. You will build a positive team culture, manage multiple priorities, provide sound advice, and help drive innovation and continuous improvement in surveying services across Queensland.

Why work for us?

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state—from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick - by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government-community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.

We are committed to putting our people first - empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit here.

We Offer

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance.
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector.
• Professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions.
• The chance to help #deliverforqld and be part of Queensland's long‑term prosperity.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit here.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference

QLD/701426/26

Closing Date

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Occupational group

Engineering & Surveying