Tweed Shire Council

Senior Registered Surveyor

Be the key expert contact for surveying, land information and spatial data services at Council. Deliver professional surveying, conveyancing and land‑related consultancy that supports informed land management and development decisions across the organisation.

About the role:

• Lead and deliver expert surveying, property and engineering GIS services
• Serve as Council’s authority on geomatics, spatial data, boundaries and land titling
• Resolve complex issues independently and provide trusted, high‑level advice
• Oversee Council’s land, property and conveyancing activities end‑to‑end
• Manage geospatial data, staff and budgets while supporting diverse stakeholders

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $133,822 per annum with annual performance-based progressions up to a maximum of $148,699 per annum, plus 12% super
• additional benefit of a fully maintained leaseback vehicle available for both work and personal use (employee contribution applies)
• 70 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list -click herefor more).

We are seeking:

• Degree‑qualified and NSW registered Surveyor, with a current driver licence and eligibility to practice at a senior level.
• Strong background in cadastral and engineering surveying, including land titles, conveyancing, subdivision, and local government survey functions.
• Proven capability in GNSS, works‑as‑executed surveys, ADAC compliance, quality control, and use of SCIMS and the CORS network.
• Confident problem‑solver, skilled in resolving complex survey and land title issues using relevant legislation and professional standards.
• Experienced in managing geospatial data within GIS systems, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and practical usability.
• Effective people leader and communicator, with experience managing staff and budgets, resolving conflict, engaging stakeholders, and maintaining OHS, EEO, and QA compliance.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join anemployer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 29 May at12 noon sharp(NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

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Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application willnotbe considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.

• Have your Resume document ready to go.
• Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
• You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
• Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

Selection Criteria:

• Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
• Do you hold a Bachelor Degree of Surveying? Provide details
• Are you currently a registered Surveyor in NSW? Provide details.
• Do you hold a valid drivers licence?
• Briefly outline your experience in cadastral and engineering surveying, including land title, conveyancing, subdivision processes, and survey work typically undertaken within local government.
• Describe your experience with works‑as‑executed surveys, ADAC compliance, quality control, and GNSS surveys, including your use of SCIMS and the CORS network.
• Summarise your experience managing geospatial data within a GIS environment, including how you ensure accuracy, compliance, and usability.

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UnitInfrastructure DeliveryJob GradeJG9IndustryInfrastructure DeliveryEmployment TypeFull-time