Geodetic Surveyor

• Grade: 7/8 ($113,574- $125,720 + Super)
• Location: Sydney
• Duration: Temporary until 30th June 2029

About the organisation

Spatial Services, a division of the Department of Customer Service is the key provider of spatial land information services in New South Wales. Spatial Services' integrated framework connects the people of NSW to a comprehensive package of land and property services including property information, surveying and mapping. Spatial Services provides land information services to individuals, businesses, government agencies and non-profit organisations throughout NSW, Australia and internationally.

As a Geodetic Surveyor in the Regulatory Compliance team, you will be responsible for the collection, processing and integration of survey control data from external customers. You will support statutory compliance and approval in accordance with relevant surveying legislation for the preservation of survey infrastructure (POSI), as part of the statutory functions of the Surveyor-General.

You will engage with users of survey infrastructure to provide expert technical and policy advice on matters related to survey control design, observation methodologies, processing techniques, POSI and cadastral boundary surveys. This role is primarily office-based with minimal field work.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A proven ability to manage the flow of survey data from external customers while providing customer focused advice and responses to ensure prompt resolution of issues
• Demonstrated experience as a surveyor, with knowledge of geodetic and cadastral surveying, and an understanding of current positioning technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to represent OSG at industry forums and events
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving environments and priorities.
• The ability to solve problems and collaborate with others toward a common vision
• The ability to implement and monitor compliance with Work Health and Safety policy and practices

We can't wait to meet you

If this role sounds like you, you can apply by clicking the apply button. Please provide an up-to-date CV (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) which showcases your skills and experience for the role.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at 113,574 base plus superannuation

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For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Vanessa Stanghieri via the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Thursday 20th November 2025 [9:59am]

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