Survey Services Lead

Location

**Melbourne**:
**Interested?**:
**Survey Services Lead**:
**_Shape the world from the ground up — Join us as a Survey Services Lead and map out the future_**

**About us (Woolpert)**

Woolpert is a global leader in Architecture, Engineering, and Geospatial (AEG), with a deep rooted and growing presence across Australia, building on our rich heritage as AAM. We are recognised as a Top 100 Global Design and Geospatial firm, Woolpert delivers leading-edge solutions in aerial mapping, surveying, and digital solutions for some of Asia-Pacific’s largest resources, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The ’Woolpack’ fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and ownership—exemplified by our celebrated Principal Program, which offers all employees, regardless of role or employment type, the opportunity to become company owners and share in the company’s growing success. This program rewards leadership, high performance, and initiative, and is a cornerstone of Woolpert’s commitment to empowering its people and expanding diverse leadership.

We’re a place for professionals seeking meaningful work, career growth, and a chance to shape the future of the built and natural environment.

**Great Place to Work**®****

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for the 9th time We invest in advanced tools and professional development to empower our teams. Built on trust, respect, and shared success, our culture makes Woolpert more than a workplace it’s a community.

**The opportunity with us as Survey Services Lead**

We are looking for a **Survey Services Lead**to join our high performing **Melbourne** team. Reporting to Director of Operations until the Discipline Leader - Survey is appointed, you will be overseeing and managing all survey operations across projects. This role combines technical surveying expertise with leadership and management responsibilities, ensuring that high-quality, accurate, and timely survey services are delivered to support construction, civil, and infrastructure works.

We’re a place for professionals seeking meaningful work, career growth, and a chance to shape the future of the built and natural environment.

**You will be**:

- Overseeing the use and maintenance of survey equipment and software (e.g., AutoCAD) and managing the allocation of survey resources, equipment, and personnel to meet project demands.
- Monitoring and enforcing compliance with WHS (Work Health and Safety) regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
- Managing financial aspects of project delivery to ensure alignment within budget requirement.
- Willing to commit to field work as needed, providing on-site support for field procedures.

**We are looking for someone who has**:

- University qualification or TAFE Diploma in Surveying.
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of professional surveying experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Options for senior at 5+ years without leadership role also considered)
- An ability to interpret and analyse complex survey, 3D, and architectural data.
- Strong knowledge of Australian cadastral standards.
- A valid driver’s license and White Card.

**Desirable experience**:

- Experience managing survey services range of projects in Australia and good understanding of terms and conditions in contracts.
- Experience in the delivery of data on web-based platforms.
- Strong knowledge of survey technologies (e.g., UAV/drone operations, 3D modelling, Bathy, ImageMesh, PointCloud).
- Advanced skills in project management in BIM integration and 3D modelling.

**_Woolpert Benefits_**
- _Want to earn long-term rewards that reflect your impact? _Woolpert’s Principal Program gives employees the opportunity to become stakeholders in the company and benefit directly from its growth and success.
- _Want surety for your income? _Woolpert employees benefit from automatic Salary Continuance Insurance provided by the company.
- _Want to make the most of your salary? _Woolpert offers novated leasing and salary sacrifice options to help you get more value from your income.
- _Thinking of advancing your studies? _Woolpack members wanting to continue their formal education with role related courses have access to reimbursements and study leave options to assist with their studies.
- _Need flexibility with where you work? _Subject to operational requirements Woolpert offer flexible work arrangements.
- _Looking after your wellbeing? _Woolpert employees and their immediate family members have access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program, along with our discounted voluntary corporate health insurance through Bupa.