Survey Manager - North (Grafton)

NSW Public Service Commission; Grafton; Hybrid; AUD 171,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW in Grafton is seeking a senior land surveyor to lead surveying capability across the North and Hunter region, delivering expert technical assurance on major infrastructure programs.

You will drive data management standards, mentor teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure high‑quality surveying services across investigation, development, construction and asset maintenance.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Land Surveyor in NSW or mutual recognition equivalent.
• Current NSW driver license and ability to work overtime/night/weekend as required.
• Experience in surveying, infrastructure, engineering, construction, utilities, transport or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and deployment of surveying capability across the North and Hunter region.
• Provide expert technical advice to project teams and drive best practices in data management.
• Lead and mentor teams, manage workforce planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Deliver high-quality surveying services across investigation, development, construction and asset maintenance phases.
• Influence major infrastructure outcomes and support successful project delivery.

Job description

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Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Grafton, NSW, AU, 2460

Job reference number: 109200

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $170832.0-$182279.0

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel. You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

A key member of the Roads Technical Hub (North and Hunter) team delivering surveying expertise and technical assurance across Transport for NSW's major infrastructure, asset maintenance and operational programs.

Your challenge will include leading the development and deployment of surveying capability across the region, providing expert technical advice to project teams, driving consistency and best practice in spatial and utility data management, and building workforce capability through leadership, mentoring and resource planning.

You will lead innovative surveying solutions and technical excellence in a dynamic infrastructure environment, balancing competing priorities, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and supporting the successful delivery of projects across investigation, development, construction and asset maintenance phases.

You'll have the opportunity to influence major infrastructure outcomes, champion innovation and contribute to Transport's reputation as a leader in surveying services.

The team is primarily based in Grafton with their fieldwork activities concentrated in the region from Port Macquarie in the south to the Queensland border and from the coast to Moree and Gunnedah in the west.

Your technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management skills formed across surveying, infrastructure, engineering, construction, utilities, transport or related industries will see you excel in delivering high-quality surveying services, managing technical risk, influencing project outcomes and developing high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives.

Registration as a Land Surveyor in NSW (or mutual recognition equivalent) and possess a current and valid Australian motor vehicle driver license and have the ability to be flexible with work arrangements which may include overtime, night work, weekend work, and overnight stays.

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