Senior Registered Surveyor
Job No:
TSC1792
Location:
Murwillumbah
Join a team that plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Tweed. As our Senior Registered Surveyor, you will be Council's principal surveying expert, providing specialist advice on cadastral, engineering and land development matters while leading the delivery of surveying, spatial and geomatic services across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and community projects. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise to meaningful projects, influence strategic land management decisions, and help deliver lasting outcomes for the community.
Beyond the technical aspects of the role, you will have the opportunity to lead, mentor and develop a team of surveying professionals, shaping the future capability, culture and direction of the surveying function. With the autonomy to influence team structures, work practices, and professional development, you will play a key role in building a high-performing team and leaving a lasting legacy within the organisation.
About the role:
- Lead the delivery of Council’s surveying, property, engineering GIS and spatial data services, ensuring high-quality outcomes for infrastructure, land management and development projects.
- Provide expert professional advice on geomatic engineering, boundary determination, land titling systems and survey best practice across a broad range of complex matters.
- Act as Council’s recognised specialist and key point of contact for internal stakeholders, government agencies, developers and consultants on surveying and land-related issues.
- Oversee the management of Council’s property portfolio and land conveyance activities, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development matters.
- Manage engineering geospatial data systems, spatial databases and associated resources to support informed decision-making across Council.
- Lead, mentor and support staff while contributing to budget management, strategic planning and the successful delivery of surveying and land information services.
What's on offer:
- a permanent full time position with opportunities to expand your skills and expertise
- a base salary ranging from $139,175 per annum with competency-based increments up to $154,647 per annum, plus 12% super
- 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
- Full lease vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- A Bachelor of Surveying Degree and current registration as a Registered Surveyor in NSW.
- Extensive experience in property boundary surveying, land ownership matters, conveyancing and land title processes.
- Experience in leading a surveying team, including workforce planning, performance management, workload allocation, and resource optimisation
- Strong experience in engineering surveying, spatial data management and GIS systems.
- Sound knowledge of subdivision processes, including development approvals, plan registration and title creation.
- Proven ability to investigate and resolve complex land, boundary and surveying issues.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice to a wide range of clients.
- Experience working in a local government or similar environment, including budget management and a strong understanding of relevant legislation, compliance requirements and workplace safety standards.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 06 November 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
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Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Do you hold a Bachelor of Surveying Degree and current registration as a Registered Surveyor in New South Wales?
- Please outline your experience in property boundary surveying, land title matters, conveyancing and subdivision processes.
- Please describe your experience in engineering surveying, geomatics, GIS and spatial data management, including any experience with GNSS surveying, ADAC compliance or quality assurance processes.
- Provide an example of a complex surveying, boundary or land title issue you have resolved. What was your role and what was the outcome?
- Describe your experience providing specialist advice to stakeholders and managing challenging relationships or competing priorities.
- Please outline your experience working in local government or a similar environment, including budget management and your knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance and workplace safety requirements.
- Describe your experience in leading a surveying team, including workforce planning, performance management, workload allocation, and resource optimisation.
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| Unit | Infrastructure Delivery |
| Job Grade | JG9 |
| Industry | Infrastructure Delivery |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
