About the role
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure projects across New South Wales?
The NSW Public Works Survey team is leading the way in delivering high-quality surveying solutions that support the development of essential government infrastructure.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll work alongside experienced Senior Registered and Technical Surveyors to support a wide variety of surveys including topographic, cadastral, laser scanning, aerial drone, monitoring, heritage preservation across diverse project environments.
You’ll also take ownership of less complex surveys, manage equipment and vehicle maintenance, contribute to project planning, and uphold our strong safety standards.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and professional environment with Registered Surveyors, Technical Surveyors, Spatial Officers, and Land Acquisition Managers.
- Flexibility in work arrangements, balanced with exciting regional travel opportunities.
- A strong commitment to your professional growth, with ongoing development and career progression pathways.
- The opportunity to work directly under a Senior Registered Surveyor
- The chance to contribute to projects that shape communities and improve lives across NSW.
About You
To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Tertiary qualifications (TAFE or University) in Surveying and experience in the Surveying industry. We may also consider candidates that are working towards their qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience in using modern survey instrumentation and application of surveying principles
- A valid NSW Driver’s licence and willingness to travel within NSW which will include overnight stays
If you have the capability to achieve success in this role and are interested in creating a more prosperous NSW, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSWPW) plays a significant role in the development of our state, our regions, and our infrastructure and associated industries, by supporting local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives. We do this by providing expert advisory services; planning, design and delivery management; sustainability, asset management and support services. Our work is in the community facilities, hospitals, dams, water treatment plants, housing and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities. Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities.
Join our award-winning team and help make a difference. Learn more about how and what we do in this video
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.
With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Michael Spiteri, Senior Registered Surveyor, on
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025 at 11:55pm.
Additional Information
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months.
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to (emailprotected) or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
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