Title: Manager, Survey
Join us and be part of Victoria’s Big Build, working within the award-winning Level Crossing Removal Project. We’ve already removed some of Victoria’s most dangerous level crossings, and we’re not stopping any time soon with work to last us until at least 2030. There has never been a better time to get amongst the action!
About the role
Our Engineering and Program Services team are looking for a Manager, Survey with particular skills in the cadastral survey environment within Victoria to join our diverse team. We are looking for someone who is keen to progress our core LXRP Survey work for the full lifecycle of our projects, working with all key stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of our projects from start to finish.
As the Manager, Survey you will be the point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, where you can treat them as customers and understand how we partner to deliver results. The position oversees and progresses critical survey work, as well as demanding skills and capabilities to influence ways of working and results.
On a day-to-day basis, you will find yourself:
- Coordinating cadastral plan progression and delivery to tight timeframes both within internal and external teams.
- Providing advice on land tenure and cadastral plan quality and requirements.
- Working strategically on continuous improvement projects to streamline the delivery of survey requirements.
- Maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate plan completion.
This is a three (3) year fixed term position, paying a salary between $182,813 and $248,629 plus superannuation with hybrid working arrangements (a mix of office and home/remote based working – generally a 50/50 split). Our office is located in Melbourne CBD and you will also have the option to access flexible working arrangements if you need them – many LXRP employees work flexibly.
Your manager, Tim Hosking, is driven by a constant focus to make things simpler for our people, and better for our customers. He believes in every team member driving continuous improvement at every level and holds great respect for teamwork, expert knowledge and experience. In this role it is critical to grow the skills, mindset and teamwork in across the business to allow great leaders to emerge and grow– empowerment is key.
About you
You are someone that is customer focused, has cadastral surveying experience and enjoys seeing projects completed from start to finish.
Let’s get technical – what skills do we expect you to have?
- The ability to provide active leadership direction and management of LXRP’s survey requirements.
- Can confidently and proactively lead and manage a small team to achieve team goals. A focus on growing people and dirivng process is key.
- You are customer focused and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A tertiary qualification in surveying or equivalent is required, as is relevant experience. Being a Licensed Surveyor is ideal, but not essential.
At LXRP we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
About LXRP
At LXRP we’re not only removing level crossings but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV.
No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter. Instead, we like to ask a couple of assessed questions in the application form to get to know you better outside of what is written on your CV.
In this instance the questions are:
- How do you ensure that you are holding yourself accountable for meeting your goals and responsibilities, and what steps do you take to evaluate your own performance and identify areas for improvement? (max 250 words)
- This role involves leading a small team focused on cadastral surveys – what is your approach and achievement managing and motivating a specialist team of this nature? (max 250 words)
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps of the recruitment process might include:
- a phone screen to learn more about you, and you to learn more about us
- an interview to understand more about things you have worked on in the past
- a practical activity where you can showcase your skills and potential
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Need more information?
Click Here for the position description which details key accountabilities, responsibilities and capabilities.
For specifics about the role please send an email to Tim Hosking – Director, Engineering Management at tim.hosking@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or connect with him on LinkedIn.
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Amy Ray – Talent Acquisition Adviser on 0474 348 059 or connect with her on LinkedIn.
Visit us: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
