Officer Design Surveying

• A varied and challenging role that supports Council's vision of planned infrastructure that seeks to meet foreseeable 
  future needs. 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at a banded range of $86,250 to $93,611 depending on skills & experience, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Officer Design Surveying

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at a banded range of $86,250 to $93,611 depending on skills & experience, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 16th November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

The Civil Design Team is responsible for providing design, drafting and technical expertise to Capital Delivery and Assets Branch. Reporting directly to Coordinator Civil Design this position is responsible for effective and efficient delivery of Council's capital works programs.
 This role supports Council's vision of planned infrastructure that seeks to meet foreseeable future needs to support economic development, community enhancement and residents' wellbeing.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Associate Degree of Surveying and relevant demonstrated experience in topographic and civil/road surveying practice and procedures.
• Registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.
• Well-developed knowledge and application of relevant legislation and statutory requirements and industry standards/guidelines.
• Well-developed experience and expertise in the use of surveying equipment and survey software/CAD programs.
• Well-developed time management skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.

Essential Requirements:

• Undertake survey field works (topographic, engineering, geodetic and asset data collection) to support effective and efficient delivery of Council's capital works programs.
• Assist surveying officers and cadets in undertaking surveys.
• Application of surveying CAD software to create survey deliverables and information.
• Ensure all survey work performed by council adheres to current legislative and regulatory requirements such as the Surveying and Mapping infrastructure Act 2003 and Regulation, as well following industry standards and guidelines such as the Intergovernmental Committee on Survey and Mapping Special Publication 1.
• Provide technical advice on surveying matters within council.
• Provide technical direction and advice to Council's construction crews with respect to the correct and accurate usage and maintenance of construction survey instruments and software

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Coordinator Civil Design, Stuart McLeod via email

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? -  Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email. 
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 16th November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.