Survey Drafter

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Survey Drafter to join our team at RPS. As a key member of our surveying team, you will play a pivotal role in generating clear, comprehensive, and precise working and detailed plans.

• Plan Preparation: Prepare various plan types, including survey, cadastral, topographical detail, as constructed, town planning, and environmental plans, as well as subdivision design and associated calculations.
• Client-Centric Approach: Strive to comprehend projects from the clients' perspective to gain a clear understanding of deliverables.
• Feedback Loop: Actively seek client feedback, adjust behavior accordingly, and take appropriate actions.
• Consistent Excellence: Produce high-quality work consistently, completing all tasks accurately, efficiently, and within the stipulated timeframe.
• Proactive Responsibility: Proactively take responsibility for work completion and hold oneself accountable if targets are not met.
• Risk Management: Identify major project risks/rewards and effectively communicate these to clients or project surveyors. Demonstrate proactive risk addressing for client solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with planners and surveyors to contribute to the success of projects from inception to delivery.
• Industry Awareness: Keep abreast of industry changes, including broader developments, to stay informed and relevant.
• Professional Development: Actively develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional growth.
• Reputation Management: Assist in maintaining RPS' positive reputation in the market.
• Professional Conduct: Demonstrate a highly professional manner in dealings with sub-contractors and clients as required.
• Technology Integration: Display a solid understanding of technology, leveraging available tools to provide value-added services to clients.
• Adaptability: Undertake any other reasonable requirements for the Survey Team.

• Academic Background: Completed or undertaking an undergraduate degree in surveying or equivalent (preferred).
• Drafting Experience: Demonstrates a minimum of 2 years of drafting experience within the surveying environment.
• AutoCAD Proficiency: Displays intermediate to advanced skills using AutoCAD (mandatory).
• Survey Software Competency: Exhibits acceptable competency levels with other survey software such as SurvaCAD, Magnet, 12D, Civil3D, or similar.
• GIS Software Familiarity: Familiarity with GIS software such as Mapinfo, Arcview Global Mapper, or similar.
• Cadastral Drafting Expertise: Experience with Queensland cadastral drafting processes/SurvaCAD is highly regarded.

We are looking for a driven and energetic professional with strong verbal and written communication skills. You will have the confidence to take the initiative to solve problems and work autonomously when required. You will be a people person, a collaborative team player, and a great addition to our team.

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment: A diverse and inclusive work environment amongst a team of dedicated and pragmatic planning urban design experts.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and growth, including study assistance and online learning.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Employee Benefits: A range of employee benefits, including anniversary day off, professional membership reimbursement, paid parental and partner leave, and more.