Survey Technician

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $76,817 - $93,275

Occupation: Other

Reference: 5765

**About the Role**

The purpose of this role is to support the Senior Surveyor of the Cadastral Infrastructure and Standards (CIS) section to deliver the legislated functions of the Surveyor-General, which include the provision of land surveying services, expert advice for government projects and land dealings, and monitoring the standard of cadastral surveys through the survey audit program. CIS is a section within the office of Surveyor-General Victoria (SGV) whose purpose is to ensure the provision of authoritative and efficient land surveying and drafting services to government and the private sector.

To access the Position Description, please **click here**:
**Position Outcomes / Accountabilities**

Assist licensed surveyors in undertaking survey audits and performing cadastral surveys and site analysis surveys for reporting on land use and land boundary matters for a range of Crown and government land related development projects.

Prepare survey files including the collation of survey information from Land Registry Services, Surveyor-General Victoria, Central Plan Office, Survey Marks Enquiry Service and other sources. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed surveyor perform elementary computations to assist with cadastral re-establishment and prepare relevant plans of surveys and abstracts of field records.

Assist in administrative functions within the section including the maintenance of databases and the processing of Records of having re-established a cadastral boundary lodged with the Survey or General.
Contribute to the improvement of systems and practices within SGV including the implementation of new survey equipment and techniques.

**Key Selection Criteria**

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a motivated and skilled Survey Technician to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to key projects by collaborating with team members and ensuring efficient survey processes. You will play a crucial part in gathering, analysing, and managing data to support the department's initiatives.

Strong interpersonal skills are crucial, as this role involves interacting with various stakeholders in a professional, considerate manner. The ability to diplomatically express your views and understand the impact of your actions on others is highly valued.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- At minimum, a Diploma in Surveying.
- Sound knowledge and experience in the practice of surveying, including the use of a wide range of survey equipment such as GNSS, total stations, levels and ancillary equipment.

**Desirable**
- N/A

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
- Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
- A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
- Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
- We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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**Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday the 10th of October, 2024**.