Senior Surveyor

Resources; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria's transport department is seeking a highly experienced Licensed Surveyor to support the delivery of government land surveying services in Melbourne. The role focuses on providing expert surveying advice, supporting land dealings, and ensuring cadastral surveys meet required standards.

The position emphasises customer-first service, risk management, policy development, and building capability through coaching and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Victorian Licensed Surveyor with no conditions or restrictions.
• Minimum eight years’ experience as a licensed surveyor in Victoria.
• Sound knowledge of land surveying practices, survey equipment, and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of current and emerging land surveying systems and infrastructure technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager Surveying Services in delivering government land surveying services and statutory responsibilities.
• Provide expert surveying advice and support government land dealings.
• Ensure cadastral surveys meet legislative and professional standards.
• Lead collaboration across teams and external stakeholders with expertise in cadastral boundary re-establishment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Policy advice

Stakeholder collaboration

Coaching & development

Risk management

Education

Victorian Licensed Surveyor

Tools

surveying equipment

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 13259

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2027

The role supports the Senior Manager Surveying Services in delivering government land surveying services and fulfilling the Surveyor-General’s statutory responsibilities. This includes providing expert surveying advice, supporting government land dealings and ensuring cadastral surveys meet legislative and professional standards.

• Puts customers first, understands their needs and delivers tailored services while managing risks and achieving positive outcomes.
• Applies critical thinking and sound judgement to solve complex problems, identify recurring issues and implement effective, lasting solutions.
• Develops and communicates clear policy advice and recommendations that consider strategic priorities, community needs and broader government objectives.
• Builds capability in others through clear expectations, constructive feedback, coaching, delegation and opportunities for professional development.
• Leads collaboration across teams and external stakeholders, drawing on expert knowledge of cadastral surveying, land tenure legislation and practices, particularly in cadastral boundary re-establishment.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• To be a practising Licenced Surveyor in Victoria whose registration by the Surveyor’s Registration Board of Victoria is not subject to any condition, limitation or restriction (mandatory)
• A minimum eight years’ experience working as a licensed surveyor in Victoria (mandatory)
• Possess sound knowledge of land surveying practices, surveying equipment and Victorian cadastral surveying legislation, land tenure legislation and policies (mandatory)
• Possess a high level of knowledge of current and emerging developments in systems and technology related to land surveying and survey infrastructure (mandatory)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Friday, 27 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Evangelia Dimas, Senior Manager Surveying Services, at [e-mail]

Redeployees

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Applications close Friday 27 November 2026 at 11.59pm