Title: Licensed Surveyor
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
This role will provide technical advice and services in the areas of survey and road declaration. The incumbent will work closely with the Lead Survey Operations and support land information and road declaration practitioners that provide a broad range of survey and road declaration services to the transport portfolio and whole of Government.
The role is responsible for oversight and execution of a range of survey and road declaration related activities including the undertaking of Cadastral Surveys, the provision of technical advice to DTP/VIDA projects, review and processing of surveys undertaken by internal staff and others, provision of technical advice and maintenance of DTP standards and guidelines and the adherence to safe work practices.
The incumbent will work closely with Survey Operations leadership to deliver survey & declaration services and the management of land and declaration information. The incumbent will be involved in the modernisation of business process, practices and supporting business systems.
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We are seeking a proactive professional who delivers strong business outcomes through accomplished critical thinking, taking a whole-of-business perspective to solve complex issues and embed sustainable improvements. You will guide others in digital capability, apply sound commercial judgement, tailor services to customer needs, and influence stakeholders by adapting messages to achieve effective and accountable outcomes.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
– Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on surveying and road declaration matters. The role will also be required to undertake and oversee cadastral surveys and related transport survey and road declaration products and services.
– Improve others’ skills and talents by providing knowledge, constructive feedback, coaching and learning opportunities.
– Exercise professional independent judgement in the development of quotes and briefs for contractors and monitor and audit contract work to ensure work is carried out to the required standard, timeframe and budget, under limited supervision. In consultation with the Lead Survey Operations, manage the coordination and guidance of other team members in the execution of work activities.
– Implement change programs in the delivery of surveying services and the management of asset, survey, and land information.
– Effectively coordinate projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget and to specified, established and recognised work procedures and quality standards.
Technical capabilities
– Surveying (Accomplished) - Utilise surveying techniques to collect and analyse spatial data, providing accurate information for land development, mapping and planning
Qualifications and Experience
– 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 for Victoria. (mandatory)
– Experience in the government or transport infrastructure sector. (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:
– Fieldwork
– Sedentary desk work
– Driving
– 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.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, the 12th of February 2026.
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 Chris Webley, Lead Survey Operations via chris.webley@transport.vic.gov.au or on (03) 9854 1965.
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