Engineering Surveyor

About the Opportunity

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, every employee plays a role in helping our community thrive. We are seeking an Engineering Surveyor to join our Project Delivery Section within the Community Infrastructure Group.

In this role, you will provide quality surveying services to support the planning, design and delivery of Council’s infrastructure works and projects. Working across a diverse range of civil infrastructure, you will undertake engineering and investigation surveys, construction set out and Works as Executed surveys, while providing specialist surveying advice to project teams and stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an experienced surveyor who enjoys a mix of field and technical work, working across varied infrastructure projects and contributing specialist expertise to projects that deliver lasting benefits for our community.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• A Diploma in Surveying or a related discipline, or considerable relevant experience within the surveying industry
• Demonstrated experience using survey equipment including electronic distance measuring equipment, robotic survey equipment, total stations and GNSS
• Experience using survey and CAD software such as 12D and AutoCAD to prepare survey plans
• Sound knowledge of survey infrastructure and the regulations and processes associated with its protection, preservation and management
• Well-developed computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written, verbal, numeracy and interpersonal communication skills
• A current Class C Driver Licence

On a typical day you will:

• Undertake investigation and engineering survey works for Council infrastructure projects
• Investigate cadastral boundary information and transform survey information to the appropriate geodetic network
• Investigate and verify above and below-ground utility locations
• Undertake construction set-out activities and Works as Executed surveys
• Prepare survey plans and process survey data using specialist survey and CAD software
• Provide specialist engineering survey advice and support to Council project teams
• Support project planning activities in accordance with Council’s Project Management Framework
• Coordinate external survey consultants and contractors when specialist or additional survey services are required
• Maintain survey data collection systems, standards and quality processes
• Ensure survey equipment is appropriately maintained, serviced and calibrated
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls are in place for survey activities

This is a great opportunity to apply your surveying expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects while helping deliver quality outcomes for the Port Macquarie-Hastings community.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Starting salary of $80,812.39 to $90,454.25 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus 12% Super and Tool of Trade vehicle.

Benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership through membership to Fitness Passport
• Career development opportunities
• Annual salary increase as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options available through Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awards ceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role please contact Chris Favaloro, Group Manager Project Delivery on 6581 8062.

Interested in Applying?

Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the position description, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will find the position description when you apply for the role.

You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.

Applications Close: Sunday 04 October at 11:30pm

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Notes:

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.

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