About Your New Role
Are you a driven and experienced surveyor ready to lead complex municipal projects across both greenfield and brownfield environments? We are seeking a Senior Surveyor to provide expert technical advice and manage the full lifecycle of engineering survey projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities Include
* Lead and manage engineering surveys across a range of municipal projects, including feature, control, set-out, underground services, and as-constructed surveys.
* Provide feasibility assessments, master planning input, and accurate cost and time estimates for survey works.
* Oversee survey data capture and delivery for ADAC compliance and construction conformance reporting.
* Monitor project progress, manage variations, and report on timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
* Ensure all work complies with WHS, environmental, and quality standards.
* Deliver specialist technical advice to Council teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
* Supervise and mentor survey staff, allocate tasks effectively, and support ongoing training and development.
* Audit survey submissions and design documents to ensure accuracy and constructability.
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives, safety procedures, and customer engagement programs.
We're Looking For People Who Have
* Proven experience in engineering surveying across greenfield and brownfield infrastructure projects.
* Ability to lead a team, manage complex workloads, and deliver results under pressure.
* High-level problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Associate degree in Spatial Science (surveying) or equivalent experience.
* Driver's licence (C class).
* Registration Surveyors Board of Queensland.
* General Construction White Card.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
Benefits
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
* 9-day fortnight
* Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
* Personal and professional development courses
* Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
* 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
* 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply
For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.
Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Contact Person
Tiffen Roberts
Contact Number
Closing Date
Monday 22nd December 2025
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.00pm on the listed closing date.
The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.