Specialist Licensed Surveyor

About the Role

This is a Fixed Term Position for 18 months

This role will provide high level technical advice and services in the areas of survey and road declaration. The incumbent will work closely with the Manager Survey Operations and Manager Survey & Declaration 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 provision of technical advice to DTP/VIDA projects, the 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 Surveying Services leadership to lead and drive significant change in the delivery of 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. To access the Position Description, please click here.

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

· Stakeholder Advice - The incumbent to provide valuable advice to internal and external stakeholders on complex surveying and road delcaration matters. The role will also be required to support other team members in their provision of advice.

· Change Management – The incumbent to lead change in the delivery of surveying services and the management of asset, survey, and land information. The role will also elvaluate business processes and practices and identify further areas of improvement.

· Developed Capability - The incumbent will work to improve others’ skills and talents by providing knowledge, constructive feedback, coaching and learning opportunities.

· Quality Standards - The incumbent to provide oversight to the delivery of survey services by others (internal and external) to specified established and recognised work procedures and quality standards.

Key Selection Criteria

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Specialist Licensed Surveyor to join our team. This role demands a critical thinker who can evaluate issues from multiple perspectives and implement solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to solve recurring problems and integrate solutions effectively into work processes.

Candidates should possess advanced digital and technological literacy, utilizing improved capabilities to enhance service delivery. You will play a key role in both technology and strategy, balancing the two to manage projects successfully and drive innovation.

A strong understanding of business and commercial operations is essential. The role requires efficiency in managing operational costs and a thorough knowledge of external vendor engagements, ensuring accountability and adherence to agreements.

As a customer-focused leader, you will assess and improve service delivery, striving for long-term benefits to clients. You will challenge colleagues to uphold service excellence and continuously improve standards.

The role also requires strong influencing and persuasion skills to gain support for proposals and drive projects forward. You will work behind the scenes to ensure buy-in from stakeholders, collaborating with experts and third parties to strengthen your approach and deliver outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the success of the Department of Transport and Planning, providing strategic solutions and exceptional service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory

· University degree in surveying or geomatics or an equivalent qualification as approved by the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria.

· Registration as a Practising Licensed Surveyor in Victoria with the Surveyors Registration Board for Victoria with experience after registration.

·experience in the surveying industry ( 7 years at least ) 

· Demonstratable experience in providing specialist technical advice to a high level

Desirable

· Experience in supervising Professional Training Agreement (PTA) candidates.

· Experience in the government or transport infrastructure sector.

Role 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 and manual handling.

What we offer

· Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable

· Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services

· A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork

· Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements

· Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs

· We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through

shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Matthew Sibbald, Manager Survey Operations via email ***************@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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