Land Use Victoria within Planning & Land Services provides authoritative, comprehensive and easily accessible services in land administration, property information and facilitating the better use of government owned land. It ensures secure and accurate registration services for property, plan and water share transactions. It provides a range of statutory and non-statutory functions including surveying services to support the major transport infrastructure projects and the broader DTP.

About The Role

This role will be responsible for the provision of a broad range of survey services including, but not limited to, data capture and processing feature, cadastral and monitoring surveys for the transport portfolio and whole of Government. Ability to work with limited supervision and adhere to DTP standards and guidelines, compliance with legislation, internal specifications and safe work practices in the field employing a combination of internal and external resources.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

Exercise professional independent judgement in the assessment and management of survey activities, including both field and office activities. Effectively manage, motivate and develop less experienced team members.
Provide high level advice to key stakeholders, including external and internal clients and Lead - Survey Operations on complex cadastral and engineering issues and improvement initiatives.
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.
Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion in project management, planning, developing and conducting surveys by utilising the appropriate technology, procedures and resources.
Negotiate with and influence clients and contractors on complex work issues and requirements in order to achieve successful outcomes based on effective delivery of works within scope, cost and timeframes.

Key Selection Criteria

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a highly skilled Senior Surveyor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering clear, impactful presentations and communications tailored to various audiences. Your ability to use logical and concise language to convey complex information will be essential.

You will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues, interpreting existing guidelines or analyzing ideas to find effective solutions. When guidelines are lacking, you will determine the necessary information to make informed decisions and act accordingly.

A focus on innovation and continuous improvement is key. The ideal candidate will seek opportunities to enhance processes, encourage creative ideas, and leverage existing systems to improve quality and efficiency. Fostering a culture of learning and feedback will be part of your role, helping to drive ongoing improvement.

If you are a proactive and innovative professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a track record in effective project delivery, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of transport and planning with your expertise.

Qualifications And Experience

Mandatory

Tertiary qualification in a relevant or a related discipline along with previous experience across a broad range of engineering survey services.
Ability to travel, work and stay overnight across locations within metropolitan and regional Victoria outside normal working hours as reasonably required for the role.

Desirable

Drivers licence.
Ability to undertake evening or weekend work including occasional overnight travel for one or more nights at a time.
May be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirements.

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 Service.
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork.
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements.
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, 20th August 2024. All Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For further information about the role please contact Gabby McCarthy – Manager Survey and Declaration gabby.mccarthy@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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