Survey Manager - North (Grafton)

Transport for NSW; Grafton; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW seeks a senior surveying professional to join the Roads Technical Hub (North and Hunter) in Grafton, NSW. You will lead the development and deployment of surveying capability across the region and provide expert technical advice to project teams.

This role emphasizes leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement while driving best practice in spatial and utility data management to support major infrastructure programs from investigation to asset maintenance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and stakeholder engagement across surveying, infrastructure and related fields.
• Ability to manage technical risk, influence project outcomes and develop high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and deployment of surveying capability across the region.
• Provide expert technical advice to project teams and ensure best practice in spatial data management.
• Mentor staff, plan resources and balance competing priorities to support delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Mentoring

Resource planning

Education

Land Surveyor registration NSW

Job description

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.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About You

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.

Who We Are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 27th September 2026

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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