Cadet Engineering Surveyor

Cadet Engineering Surveyor
Built & Natural Environment | Regional WA
Position No: 13/2024
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Full-time (4 year term)
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career?
We’re looking for innovative and future-focused cadets who value teamwork and are committed to learning the trade of surveying.
While working at the City of Mandurah, you will develop technical skills in design, surveying and construction engineering through on-the-job training.
The cadetship is a full-time fixed-term contract for a period of four years. You will attend TAFE to obtain a Certificate IV in Surveying and a Diploma of Surveying.
Qualifications/Skills

• Successful completion of Year 12 or ATAR (with passes in Mathematics (Calculus), English, Physics and Chemistry)
• Current unrestricted C class national drivers licence
• Current Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST)
• Computer literate
• High level of written and oral communication skills with people at all levels
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Organised with the ability to meet required deadlines
• Keen interest in developing skills, knowledge and experience in the delivery of surveying services
• Interest and commitment to undertake a qualification in surveying
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team environment
• Ability to follow instructions

What you’ll do:

• Develop skills and knowledge required to undertake surveying and engineering duties
• Assist surveyors in general surveying duties
• Use CAD Software to produce drawings
• Use survey equipment such as GPS’s, Total Stations and Levels
• Collect, record and validate detailed survey information
• Learn surveying and measurement skills
• General drafting duties, manual or computer aided

The four year cadetship is full-time (38 hours per week). It attracts a salary range of $34,398 to $54,362 gross per annum dependent on age.
The benefits of the cadetship is:

• Earn a wage while you learn
• Take the first steps in forming your career
• Obtain on-the-job training, support and essential work experience
• Complete a nationally recognised qualification

The City of Mandurah is committed to creating a diverse workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Indigenous people, people with disabilities, or from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
You will have access to a range of benefits, a supportive work environment and a fantastic culture. We strive to deliver exceptional service and embrace the values of Courage, Innovative, Excellence, Integrity and Connected.
To apply, visit our Careers page at to submit your resume and a cover letter briefly addressing why you would be the perfect candidate for this role. For further information or any enquiries, please contact Peter Baskovic on (08) 9550 3867.
Please note that applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means that the City of Mandurah may close this vacancy without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible.
Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer