Senior Technical Surveyor, Grade 7/8
- Full-time, ongoing role based in Wollongong
- Our employees work principally in the workplace
- Salary package up to $137K dependent on experience (includes salary $110K - $122K) + superannuation and leave loading), generous leave provisions, flexible working practices and excellent work/life balance.
Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Survey Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate and deliver a varied range of field surveys which includes project planning, data collection and processing and service investigations meeting cost-effective deliverables while providing guidance and support to junior team members.
About NSW Public Works Surveying Team
The NSW Public Works (NSWPW) Surveying Team sits within the Surveying, Spatial and Property Team and is responsible for providing surveying services to both internal NSWPW projects and external government clients. We play a pivotal role in project planning and delivery through spatial mapping, analysis, and the management of 2D and 3D data for clients across NSW.
Our work includes advanced 3D spatial capture using the latest LiDAR and photogrammetry equipment, as well as terrestrial laser scanners. We also deliver a wide range of surveying services, including cadastral surveys such as boundary surveys and acquisitions, dam monitoring, and topographic surveys. These services support critical infrastructure, environmental, and property-related projects across the state.
About you
You have completed a Diploma or Degree in Surveying, and you have demonstrable experience across the surveying discipline.
You have suitable health and fitness with the ability to undertake work in physically challenging terrain.
You must have a current NSW Driver Licence and be willing to drive to and work in remote locations to undertake surveying projects which may include overnight stays
About Us
NSW Public Works (NSW PW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services. There’s nothing abstract about what we do. Just look around. Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and now in the new Bradfield city which is under construction. 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. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.
In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.
Together, we are DPIRD
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.
The department brings together:
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Regional Development and Delivery.
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.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Applying for the role
Apply by submitting a current resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.
For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.
Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role please contact Anton Poczwa, a/Principal Surveyor, Ph. 0475 242 170 or anton.r.poczwa@pwa.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 June 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 talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
