SENIOR CADASTRAL SURVEYOR

The Senior Cadastral Surveyor is responsible for delivering high-quality cadastral and engineering surveying and mapping services across Council. The role involves planning, supervising, and coordinating surveys undertaken by internal teams or external consultants, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards. The position leads complex technical projects, reviews and endorses plans for registration, and ensures compliance with statutory and quality requirements. A key aspect of the role is mentoring surveyors through to cadastral endorsement in line with the Surveyors Board of Queensland’s requirements. The Senior Cadastral Surveyor also provides technical advice, liaises with stakeholders, and contributes to the development and continuous improvement of field procedures and work practices.

The Planning and Design branch is a dynamic group of professionals with a strong track record in the design and documentation of civil and civic infrastructure. As a surveying unit within the Infrastructure Services Group, we deliver surveys that support planning and design needs while balancing environmental and community considerations. We work across multiple Council program areas, contributing to major infrastructure, road and bikeway projects, library upgrades, landfill remediation, sports field developments, and flood damage assessments. Our diverse project portfolio offers exposure to a wide range of land types and complex scenarios.

To be considered, you will have:

• a Bachelor’s degree in surveying
• endorsement to complete Cadastral Surveys by the Surveyors Board of Queensland (SBQ)
• proven ability to lead and coordinate cadastral and related survey projects
• expertise in cadastral and engineering surveying practices
• strong skills in managing workloads and providing technical direction
• experience leading, mentoring and developing Surveyors
• a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• excellent communication skills and proficiency in relevant survey software
• a commitment to maintaining and applying professional survey standards and procedures

This role will require possession of a current “C” Class driver’s licence.

Please consider the full position descriptions, and tailor your cover letter and resume to outline your suitability.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

For more information: Please call Nicola Martufi, Talent Partner on 07 3178 8837.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.