Cadet Survey Technician

**Kickstart Your Career - become a Survey Technician.**:
Join a dynamic team and gain hands-on experience while studying towards your** Associate Degree of Surveying**

As a cadet, you’ll follow a**structured development pathway designed to help you gain the qualifications and practical experience needed to build a rewarding career in surveying. This position is Council-funded, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to start their journey in a dynamic and impactful field.

In order to meet the requirements of the Cadetship and ultimately be progress to the position of Survey Technician, successful completion of on-the-job training and tertiary studies is required.

**About the role**:

- Provide assistance to Surveyors in conducting land surveys as a member of Council's Survey Section
- Learn and develop field and office activities, including topographic, engineering, cadastral, GNSS (GPS) and hydrographic surveys
- Perform survey duties as part of a survey team as directed by Council’s Surveyors
- Assist in the provision of surveying and land related data products
- Undertake the academic requirements of an Associate Degree in Surveying to become an associate surveyor

**What's on offer**:

- **Full-time position** for up to 48 months, commencing **January 2026**:

- **Competitive starting salary** from **$51,580 to $75,449** per annum, **plus 12% superannuation**:

- **Salary progression** based on successful completion of course units and competent on-the-job performance
- **Course fees covered** - we’ll take care of the cost of compulsory unit fees for your Associate Degree of Surveying
- **Earn while you learn**:

- **70 hour,** **9 day fortnight**:

- **Ongoing training and professional development** to help you grow your skills and career
- **Supportive environment** with coaching, mentoring and guidance from experienced professionals
- **Flexible work options** for a healthy work/life balance
- **Generous employment conditions**(we have too many to list
- **We are seeking**:

- Genuine interest in Surveying and a desire to build a long-term career in the industry
- Currently enrolled in your first year OR eligible to enrol into an Associate Degree in Surveying at the University of Southern Queensland.
- Finished Year 12 with solid literacy and numeracy skills (Grade C and above)
- Currently hold a Class C Driver's License
- General Construction Induction Card (White Card) - or willingness to obtain
- Physical and mobility capabilities necessary to carry out rigorous survey field work
- Motivated and committed to completing their degree while gaining hands-on experience through on-the-job training in a supportive team environment
- A team player who can work collaboratively with peers and communicate effectively
- Reliable and adaptable, with a strong work ethic and commitment to safety, quality and working in diverse environments
- Tech-savvy and problem solver with basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems, tools and software

**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.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 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**:
**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:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:

- What do you understand about the responsibilities & commitment involved in this Cadetship and how would you remain motivated throughout the program?
- Do you have any experience that relates to this cadetship or the surveying industry?
- Please indicate the highest level of secondary education you have completed, along with any additional qualifications you hold (e.g. certificates, diplomas, degrees)
- Are you comfortable using technology and learning new software tools? Can you give an example?
- What are your career goals and how does this cadetship fit into them?
- Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to solve a problem. What was the challenge, what role did you play and how did your contribution help the team reach a solution?
- To meet the course enrolment requirements, you’ll need either an ATAR of 62.70 **or** relevan