Talent Pool - Surveyors and Spatial Professionals null

About the talent pool

We are establishing a talent pool of Spatial Professionals from entry-level positions to senior specialist positions currently available across the City of Gold Coast's Infrastructure Delivery Branch. The responsibilities of each of these positions will vary based on the experience of the successful candidates, but may include: 

• Consult clients to establish survey project scope and conduct feasibility studies, master planning and reporting to ensure viability of survey projects
• Provide cost and time frame estimation to carry out survey works
• Liaise and negotiate with clients and consultants to vary project briefs to determine suitable and cost-effective business outcomes
• Report on project performance to key stakeholders inclusive of variations, corrective actions, milestones, resources, time, cost, quality and benefits analysis
• Provide specialist technical advice to the Infrastructure Delivery Branch, the Directorate and Council articulating concepts in ‘Plain English’, ensuring consistency and clarity of advice.
• Provide advice on utilising advancements in survey technology to benefit project outcomes or to be used for risk management
• Provide project support to external providers
• Audit submitted works to ensure project requirements and specifications have been met and that CoGC guidelines have been adhered to
• Audit and check the accuracy and suitability of internal and external design documents for constructability from a survey perspective
• Contribute to the development of surveying documentation including surveying procedures and safety manuals for Quality Assurance and Workplace Health and Safety requirements.
• Provide IT and software support for the Survey Services Unit
• Provide governance in line with current legislative requirements and manage the Survey Services Quality Management System
• Undertake minor, moderately complex and complex multi-disciplinary surveys for:

• Engineering surveys including detail surveys for design purposes associated with Council assets, roads and infrastructure
• Set out of design data for construction works
• Capture as-constructed survey data for ADAC submission

About You

We are seeking team members with the following skills, attributes and experience: The relevant skills will vary depending upon the level of the role that you are applying for.

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• A commitment to model positive behaviours, consistent with those contained in the City’s Leadership Capability Framework.
• A willing attitude and the ability to excel under pressure

About the Infrastructure Delivery Branch

The Infrastructure and Delivery Branch is a one-stop shop for all infrastructure requirements, which include, project management, engineering, drafting, design, construction, cost estimations, survey and material testing.

We implement the delivery of approximately 500 projects each year, including community facilities, roads and rehab, foreshores, bridges, footpaths, landscaping, parks, stormwater and drainage.

The Design Section within Infrastructure Delivery is Council’s in-house service provider for city planning, design, survey, specifications, estimating and materials testing. The Design Section provides the following services for most of the city’s infrastructure:

• transportation, road works, bridges, car parks
• flood mitigation, stormwater and environmental works
• community infrastructure and buildings
• streetscape works
• sports and recreational facilities
• water and sewerage works
• waste management facilities

Why join the City of Gold Coast? What’s in it for you?

When you join the City of Gold Coast, we provide pathways and opportunities for you to grow and achieve your potential; we look out for your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Programs, and we offer flexible work and hybrid office/work from home options to allow you to have more time doing the things you enjoy. 

Specifically, you will enjoy:

• working within a culture that promotes a healthy work life balance;
• a friendly and supportive team where you will be recognised and rewarded;
• opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression;
• a competitive remuneration plus up to 12% employer superannuation contribution and options to salary sacrifice;
• employee gym based at Nerang;
• active Social Club with weekly raffles and various events throughout the year.

How to apply  

Click on the 'Apply on employer site' button below to complete your online application and upload your current resume.

Please note: As this is a Talent Pool, applications may be kept on file for up to six months and applicants will be contacted progressively as positions become available. 

The City takes pride in ensuring we hire the right people for our roles and those employed with us are skilled, suitable and will act in a manner that reflects our High-Performance Principals. Our selection process includes pre-employment checks, compulsory drug and alcohol testing and National Police Check (as required).

The City of Gold Coast is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. All qualified candidates are considered for employment regardless of race, colour, age, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.