Cadet Engineering Surveyor

$65K – $87K Total Remuneration Package

$58K – $78K Base Salary

Location: Maroochydore

Vacancy No: 4654

Max Term - Full-time (February 2028)

Applications close: Friday, 26 January 2024 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. 

About the Role

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. 

Council’s Design & Placemaking Branch are seeking a Cadet Engineering Surveyor to assist in the completion of detailed engineering/topographic surveys and construction set outs. The successful candidate will assist in preparing quality plans via Computer-aided programs such as Autocad and 12D, and process surveys using the 12D model under supervision. You will set up, check, calibrate and operate survey instruments including total stations, levels and GPS data recorders, ensuring all field equipment is maintained in an operational standard. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from a talented team of professionals, and for you to contribute to bringing projects to life in your own community.  This role is a developmental one where you will grow your skill-base and acquire a more specialised understanding of Engineering Surveying. 

As a requirement of the role, you will regularly:

• Perform calculations such as reduction of levels 
• Contribute to locating and calibrating flood gauges
• Assist in surveying drainage-deficient areas to facilitate compliance with development approval conditions
• Survey and calculate volumes of mulch, gravel and other stockpiles under supervision.

About you

As an aspiring Surveyor, you have successfully enrolled in an Associate Degree of Spatial Science (Surveying) – USQ (or approved equivalent) OR have the Intention to enrol and possess Civil/Surveying field experience.  You must be enrolled to accept the position. 

You possess a developing knowledge of Autocad with outstanding ability to use initiative to problem-solve routine matters and follow tasks through to completion. Thorough analytical and numeracy skills are essential to your success. 

You are a competent verbal and written communicator, possessing basic computer skills in typing, data entry and preparing simple Microsoft Office Suite documentation. Your interest and ability to learn other computer applications is pivotal to this position. 

Candidates with engineering surveying, roadwork and drainage construction experience as well as those with exposure to the 12d Model, will be highly regarded for this vacancy. Local Government experience and possession of a ‘C’ class driver’s licence is desirable. 

Appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Plus you’ll enjoy all of the lifestyle benefits the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Peter Hayes during business hours on 0417 756***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. 

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.