Senior Surveyor

Department of Resources QLD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive superannuation

Salary sacrificing options

Flexible working options

Generous leave provisions

Career development and training

Relocation assistance

Opportunity to contribute to NRMMRRD's

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is seeking a Senior Surveyor (PO4) to lead surveying services across Queensland, overseeing technical work and delivering cadastral projects for land matters. You will supervise a multidisciplinary team and mentor surveyors while supporting emerging technologies and reform initiatives.

Success comes from strong leadership and technical expertise, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and driving

Qualifications

• Professional surveying qualification and registration required by Queensland laws.
• Experience in cadastral surveying and project delivery is desirable.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a surveying team across Queensland.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary team and deliver surveying projects.
• Provide specialist cadastral surveying advice and support reform initiatives.
• Mentor surveyors to build capability and professionalism.
• Communicate complex technical information and manage priorities.

Education

Professional surveying qualification and registration

Job description

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.