Req ID: 660154
Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure
Branch: City Projects Office
Salary Range: This position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Work type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Fortitude Valley – Green Square
- Job Security: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a permanent full-time opportunity.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Take advantage of our flexible work environment with two days of work-from-home options, as well as the ability to start early and finish late to suit your lifestyle.
- Genuine Work-Life Balance: Access a range of Brisbane City Council benefits designed to support your well-being.
- Supportive and Collaborative Environment: Thrive in a knowledge-sharing culture where team support is paramount.
Our Team
The Planning and Design team is a dynamic group of professionals with extensive experience and a proven track record of excellence in the design and documentation of civil and civic infrastructure projects. As a surveying consultancy within CPO, we are dedicated to delivering surveys that not only meet design and planning requirements but also balance environmental considerations with community-friendly infrastructure.
Our work goes beyond the ordinary. We collaborate across various Council program areas, contributing to a wide array of significant projects, including major infrastructure, road programs, bikeway initiatives, suburban library refurbishments, landfill remediation, sports field developments, and flood damage assessments and redesigns. Our team is involved in unique projects that provide exposure to unique types of land and scenarios.
The Role
We are currently seeking a permanent full-time Cadastral Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you will provide expert cadastral surveying services to Brisbane City Council work units. This is an exciting opportunity to manage complex projects, supervise field staff without the requirement of direct reports, and offer professional advice on a diverse range of land management and infrastructure projects.
To be successful you will have:
- tertiary qualifications in Surveying and be endorsed to complete Cadastral Surveys by the Surveyors Board of Queensland (SBQ)
- possession of a current ‘C’ class driver’s licence
- ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve outstanding results
- proven experience in managing and delivering on complex projects within set parameters (scope, time, cost, quality, customer expectations)
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills appropriate to various stakeholders, including property owners, members of the public, Councillors and various internal teams across Council
- demonstrated ability to work within a structured environment, adhering to established processes, professional systems, standards, and procedures for survey work
- proficiency with databases, information systems and basic skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
Experience using Leica Robotic Total Stations, 12D software, and operating as a one-man field crew is desirable, but not essential.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
This role may require you to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please consider the full position description and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability.
For more information: Please call Emily Pickford on 07 3178 2794
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Monday 16 September 2024 at 11:59pm AEST
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.