Survey Technician

Job No: CN2356

Location: Newcastle

Employment Status: Fixed-term, full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2020 AEDT

• Build upon your surveying experience as part of a supportive team.
• Fixed-term, full-time role to January 2022 – 35 hours per week.
• Flexible work arrangements available, including flexitime and a 9-day fortnight.

Thriving and rapidly transforming, Newcastle is New South Wales’ second largest city and is located 160km north of Sydney. It offers the perfect lifestyle and career environment.

City of Newcastle (CN) is seeking an experienced Survey Technician to support our Assets & Projects team. Assets & Projects provide specialist asset strategy, planning and advice, and program and project delivery within the City. 

As the successful candidate you’ll draw upon your proven experience with survey instruments and surveying software, working closely with your Coordinator to perform minor surveys in a timely manner that meet briefs from designers, planners, constructors and consultants, in accordance with industry best practice, relevant legislation, and WHS and quality assurance requirements.

Additional responsibilities will include assisting Engineering Surveyors on major survey projects, maintaining the NSW Survey Control Information Management System (SCIMS) database, undertaking initial survey preparation, stock control, and staying abreast of technological and regulatory advances in a dynamic work environment.

At CN our people are valued and have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. These include flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities and health and wellbeing programs.

The essentials you’ll need:

• Diploma in Surveying (or current enrolment and near completion).
• Experience using survey instruments including Robotic Total Stations, Data Recorders & Digital Levels.
• Experience using surveying software and general software including 12D, Civilcad and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and or work individually while performing Engineering or Cadastral surveys under supervision.
• Experience in Engineering Surveying including boundary definition.
• Ability to read & interpret Civil Engineering and cadastral plans.
• Awareness of WHS requirements and Quality Assurance principles.
• Developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment with emphasis on continuous improvement.
• C Class Driver’s Licence and White Card.

Other valuable skills you may have:

• RMS Certification in Traffic Control.
• Experience using GPS equipment.
• Experience maintaining Survey Equipment.

Sound like the perfect job for you? Apply Now!

City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

To view the full position description please click here.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2020.

Remuneration: $68,415.94 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 35-hour week.

Contact: Darren Lewsam – Survey Coordinator – 02 4974 2636.