Surveyor
Job No:
GRC706
Location:
Gympie, Queensland
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in the west to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Enjoy the rural delights of the picturesque Mary Valley, the history of Gympie and the broad western area, home to country festivals and a strong agricultural base. For someone seeking a high quality of life, the region offers a unique opportunity. You could be part of a forward thinking local government organisation with a commitment to continuously improving the services it provides to its 50,000 residents, in one of the most diverse locations in Queensland.
The CBD of Gympie is the central hub to the Gympie region, which is two hours north of Brisbane and in close proximity to the Sunshine and Fraser coasts. Council offices are located in Gympie's town centre close to shopping, cafes and parking.
Surveyor
Remuneration: Level 5 - annual salary commencing $82,375.28 plus 13% superannuation
Closing Date: Sunday 22 August 2021 at 11.00pm (AEST)
No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.
Role Overview
The purpose of this specialised position will be to provide a surveying technical service to Council as an integral part of the Infrastructure Services Directorate, and to assist and mentor other survey staff, technical officers and cadets in undertaking surveys and the collection of data.
What we are looking for
For this unique opportunity, we are seeking an experienced and qualified surveyor to work as part of our Design Services branch. Reporting to the Manager - Technical Services, you will have tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in surveying, and more importantly, at least 5 years demonstrated experience in civil/road surveying best practice and procedures. With technical skill in the application of established surveying practices and the operation of surveying equipment, you will be able to undertake Cadastral and identification surveys, and have the communication skill to provide technical advice on surveying enquiries to other areas of Council and to external customers.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Tertiary qualifications (Diploma or Certificate) or equivalent experience in surveying.
- Registration with the Surveyors Board as a Registered Surveyor (Engineering endorsed).
- At least 5 years demonstrated experience in civil/road surveying practice and procedures.
- Advanced technical skills to apply established surveying principles and practices, and operate survey equipment.
- Sound computer operational skills in data collection, down loading, CAD and DCDB
- Oral communication skill to facilitate the provision of technical advice
- Knowledge of Australian Surveying Standards, survey requirements and procedures, and the ability to apply policy and relevant legislation to surveying practice.
The following will be highly regarded:
- A working knowledge of local government surveying requirements
- Experience in Civil3D, Civil Site Design and Stringer software
- Experience in trimble equipment (total station and GPS)
- Experience in the use of drone surveying equipment and software to complete detailed topographic surveys in a full photo 3D model, along with experience in aerial photography for the purpose of inspections of Council's assets.
Position Description
For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here.
Who to Contact
For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Manager - Technical Services, Glenn Alexander on 07 - 54810473 or email glenn.alexander@gympie.qld.gov.au
For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Advisor - Recruitment, Ros McVicar on 07-5481 0646 or email ros.mcvicar@gympie.qld.gov.au
What we offer?
- Nine day fortnight
- Access to employee health and well-being programs
- Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
- Access to professional development and employee education assistance
- Long service leave after seven years
- Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent
- Access to salary sacrificing
- Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Our Values
- Accountable
- Consistent
- Appreciative
- Communicative
- Respectful
For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.
How to apply
Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:
1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'
Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.
Applications close on Sunday 22 August 2021 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.