Trainee Land Surveyor

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to commence a career in land surveying. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience while completing your tertiary studies. 

Reporting to Council’s Manager Infrastructure Planning, you will be a member of a professional team motivated to assist in the delivery of quality land development outcomes for Council and the community. The role works as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provides the opportunity to be mentored by professionals in a fast-paced and exciting working environment.

In this role you will learn on the job and complete the study component of your qualification primarily outside of standard working hours. All costs associated with compulsory course fees and requirements during your employment with Council will form part of your support in this role. Upon successful completion or your tertiary studies and subject to demonstrated competence, the position has the opportunity to progress to a Graduate Land Surveyor role.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Currently enrolled, or eligibility to enroll, in tertiary qualifications in surveying or related field.
• Demonstrated interest, capacity and commitment to develop skills and knowledge relating to the land surveying industry.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a team with solid time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite, namely Outlook, Word and Excel.

The rewards

• An annual salary range of $40,500 to $60,200 (plus 11% superannuation) dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications.
• 19 day month working arrangement.
• Payment of compulsory course fees.
• Paid leave to attend compulsory course requirements and exams.
• On the job training, mentoring and support.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Friday 10 May 2024

Specific enquiries

David Kelly | Manager Infrastructure Planning | 02 6686 1***

How to apply

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