Registered Surveyor

Salary: AUD $119,914 - $136,281 per annum plus Superannuation
Employment status: Permanent
Employment arrangement: Full Time
Location: Sydney CBD
Option to work under a 19-day month arrangement
Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation, with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

The City’s Survey team is seeking a motivated Registered Surveyor to assist in managing our extensive network of survey assets and to deliver other survey products to ensure that land in the City is properly managed and the needs of our community are met.

You will work on unique cadastral surveying projects using modern equipment and software to help preserve the City’s cadastral framework and street alignments – from the initial research and planning stage, through field collection and data processing, to the final product delivery of new survey mark assets and Deposited Plans.

As a subject matter expert, you will also consult with and advise internal and external stakeholders on specialist Surveying matters.

In this role you will draw upon your demonstrated experience to:

• Plan and deliver capital works programs to preserve the City’s cadastre
• Provide specialist surveying advice to industry
• Review and approve City street alignments
• Consult with and advise internal clients on development and property boundary matters
• Guide, support, coach and mentor team members

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A University Degree in Surveying, Geomatic Engineering or equivalent,
• Current Registered Land Surveyor status with BOSSI,
• Demonstrated experience in cadastral field work and Deposited Plan preparation,
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002, the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2017 and the Surveyor General’s Directions,
• Hold a current Australian Driver Licence.

The City offers a great work-life balance, including flexible working hours, work from home opportunities and generous leave arrangements.

At the City of Sydney, regardless of the role, we share a common foundation: a deep-seated care for our communities, environment, and people. If you're passionate about making a difference in a dynamic, high-quality work environment, we invite you to be part of our team.

To apply: Upload your resume and respond to the application questions to show how you meet the role’s requirements. Select 'Apply' to complete your online application.

The successful applicant is required to complete a pre-employment health declaration.

Position description: View or download the position description

Applications must be submitted online by 11.59pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024.

For further information contact: Donald Urquhart, Principal Surveyor on 02 9265 9819.

A challenging and rewarding career: Why joining the City of Sydney might be the right move for you.

We offer a teams-based approach to flexibility. Our flexible working benefits include 26 week parental leave, paid partner leave of 6 weeks and paid super for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. You’ll have the opportunity to work a 19-day month with flexible working options.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and celebrate a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance in the workplace, with an executive team that is two-thirds female and 50% of our leadership roles held by women.

We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse sexualities and genders to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process contact the Recruitment Team [email protected] or 02 9265 9333.