Survey Designer (Machine Guidance)

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

We are seeking an experienced Survey Designer (Machine Guidance) to join our Project Development Team and support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects across Council.

In this role you will provide survey, design, and project development services across the full project lifecycle, including investigation, modelling, drafting, approvals, and construction support. You will develop and manage digital design models for machine guidance and construction delivery using platforms such as Topcon Office and Trimble Business Centre.

This is a hands-on, collaborative role working across multidisciplinary teams, requiring strong technical capability and the ability to influence outcomes and solve complex problems.

What you'll bring

• Qualifications in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or extensive equivalent experience
• Experience in survey, civil design, and project delivery within time and budget constraints
• Ability to develop and manage machine control / digital design models (Topcon and/or Trimble)
• Understanding of relevant legislation and standards (Local Government Act, Roads Act, EP&A Act)
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Looking to relocate? From housing and transport to community connections and personalised support - discover a range of local services designed to make your move to the MidCoast region easier.  Learn more here.

Salary: Salary range $85,964 - $96,709 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Friday 1 May 2026 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word format.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Velani Chakalisa - Acting Coordinator Project Development. Velani can be reached on (02) 7955 7871 or velani.chakalisa@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon - Human Resources Officer. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.