Senior Surveyor

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport & Planning Victoria is offering a fixed term role (until 30 June 2027) to support the Senior Manager Surveying Services in delivering government land surveying services and meeting statutory responsibilities.

The role involves auditing land surveys, identifying non-compliance, preparing reports, and coordinating with Land Registry Services to approve plan registrations, while maintaining meticulous records and contributing to audit program reporting.

Qualifications

• Puts customers first and delivers tailored services while managing risks.
• Applies critical thinking to solve complex problems.
• Develops clear policy guidance considering priorities and government objectives.
• Leads collaboration across teams and external stakeholders with cadastral surveying knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate desktop and field audits of land surveys.
• Identify non-compliance and prepare audit reports.
• Communicate findings to licensed surveyors.
• Monitor corrective actions and liaise with Land Registry Services for plan registrations.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to audit reporting and performance monitoring.

Skills

Customer focus

Critical thinking

Policy advice

Leadership

Job description

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.

The role coordinates and conducts desktop and field audits of land surveys, identifies non-compliance, prepares audit reports and communicates findings to licensed surveyors. It also monitors corrective actions, liaises with Land Registry Services to approve plan registration once issues are resolved, maintains accurate records and contributes to audit program reporting and performance monitoring.

Whatwe'relooking for

You're someone who:

• 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

• 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

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 ***************@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

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