Title: Lead - Survey Operations
About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians.
Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all.
We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work.
About the group
Planning and Land Services delivers responsive, customer focussed, high quality planning, land administration and property services that support thriving places and connected communities.
About the role
The role will manage a team of surveying (and related) professionals and provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, in the field of transport infrastructure survey. The role will manage priorities within the team to deliver a program of survey works to the Department, and other infrastructure agencies. This includes the review and processing of surveys undertaken by internal staff (and others) as well as approving plans and various documents as required, as a Proper Officer under the Survey Co-ordination Act.
The incumbent manages the work priorities of the team to meet project delivery requirements. This role is responsible for knowledge sharing with the team so appropriate advice is provided in a timely manner that meets the needs of clients and respects requirements of stakeholders. A high standard of technical advice is to be provided specifically regarding transport Survey Plans, land acquisition and road declaration, along with maintenance of DTP standards and guidelines and adherence to safe work practices. The incumbent works closely with the leadership team to support the needs of the whole of the Surveying Services team.
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We are seeking a proven leader with experience in workforce planning, optimising team performance, and fostering a culture of collaboration to achieve organisational goals. Skilled in delivering service excellence, driving operational efficiency, applying strong commercial acumen, and solving complex problems with strategic, long-term solutions.
Position accountabilities
– Administration and Corporate Support – Manages an area with significant budget, staff responsibilities or
strategic importance.
– Innovation and Originality – Identifies and responds to new and emerging strategic issues impacting the
operating environment.
– Communication - Provide authoritative expert advice on complex issues to range of Government and external
stakeholders in support of the delivery program. - Technical Specialist - Develops technical or professional standards for the organisation
– Knowledge and Proficiency- Provides a high-level expertise in the field or discipline
– Operational Service Delivery - Provides highly specialised services or expert advice on service delivery
Technical capabilities
– Cadastral Surveying and Road Declaration (Accomplished) - Highly skilled in cadastral surveying and road declaration, they are responsible for accurately defining property and road boundaries. They effectively manage cadastral surveying tasks and navigate legal complexities, providing reliable and precise results Advanced understanding of complex cadastral surveying projects and road declaration requirements. In-depth knowledge of legal statutes, regulations, and law governing land surveying, land acquisition and road declarations (i.e. Road Management Act and Major Transport Project Facilitation Act).
Qualifications and experience
– Demonstratable management and people leading experience. (mandatory)
– University degree in surveying or geomatics or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria. (mandatory)
– Registration as a Practising Licensed Surveyor in Victoria with the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria with experience after registration. (mandatory)
– 10+ years’ experience in the surveying profession. (mandatory)
– Experience in the government transport infrastructure sector. (desirable)
– Working knowledge of transport survey plans and the associated legislation, including the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act, Road Management Act and Major Transport Project Facilitation Act. (desirable)
Other position-specific requirements
– Driver’s License
– Ability to travel, work and stay overnight across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria outside normal working hours as reasonably required.
– The occupational health and safety requirements of this position may include, but are not limited to:
– Sedentary desk work
– Fieldwork (as required)
– Manual handling
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close on Tuesday, the 26th of August 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Matthew Sibbald, Manager Survey Operations via Matthew.Sibbald@transport.vic.gov.au.
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