Wanted: Senior Inspecting Surveyor
Landgate has one vacancy for a Senior Inspecting Surveyor. We encourage suitably qualified and experienced Licensed Surveyors to apply for this role.
About the role
Landgate’s cadastral survey inspection function provides a critical role in land boundary certainty, which underpins a secure land titles register, and the value of property in Western Australia.
Inspecting Surveyors apply qualifications, skills and expertise to undertake complex work including:
- maintaining cadastral frameworks
- inspecting cadastral surveys, plans and field records
- facilitating survey and plan registration ensuring quality cadastral data in support of land titling, land development and positioning of location data
This is a Permanent Full-Time position, however Part Time arrangements may be considered.
If you would like further information, please contact, David Martin, Chief Inspecting Surveyor, on 08 9273 7243 or email David.Martin@landgate.wa.gov.au (but please don’t send your application here).
About Landgate
Landgate is Western Australia’s land information authority. Through efficient and contemporary land information services, Landgate contributes to WA’s economic security and prosperity. We support our customers through our trusted data and services, which underpin WA land titles, property information and valuations, maps and location-based information. Landgate fosters a culture of inclusion, appreciating unique perspectives and opportunities that a diverse workforce generates. Our shared values help to define the culture of our organisation and highlight what is important to us. We offer a purpose-driven, collaborative, and flexible work environment, with opportunities to advance in your career.
We are committed to increasing First Nations representation across Landgate and creating and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace in line with our Reconciliation Action Plan. For Landgate to achieve this, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants however First Nations peoples are encouraged to apply and if deemed suitable, will be prioritised for appointment. What does this mean? See our FAQ for more information. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64 for additional resources to support your application.
Landgate is a safe and inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and firmly believes the best results come when varied viewpoints are welcomed and encouraged every day. We encourage people from all diversities to apply and are committed to increasing representation of First Nations people, youth, people with disability, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Landgate has achieved White Ribbon Workplace Accreditation.
For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.
Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, please demonstrate that you:
- Proven experience delivering quality outcomes, including resolving complex issues
- High level stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders
- High level communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively, including providing advice on complex matters
- Significant experience and expert knowledge of cadastral surveying
- Possession of a surveying or spatial science degree.
- Registration as a Licensed Surveyor with (or eligible for) a current Practising Certificate
The attached position description provides further details including role responsibilities and expected behaviours required to undertake the role.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:
- Covering letter of no more than three pages demonstrating your ability to meet the above ‘Selection Criteria’ and how your experience aligns with our values.
- Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position. Please note: Your CV must provide sufficient detail to enable assessment against the role responsibilities and ‘Experience/Qualifications’ in the attached position description.
- Copy of your qualification.
Submitting your application
All applicants are requested to apply online. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact the Recruitment team at recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au during business hours (8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
Eligibility to apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Important Information You Need to Know!
Vacancies may be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. Even if you may not meet all the requirements for these roles, we are very keen to speak with any licensed surveyor interested in joining Landgate’s survey inspection team.
The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes provision of a current National Police Certificate that is less than twelve months old, declaration of any previous discipline or misconduct findings or allegations, and the verification of claims made throughout the recruitment process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to incur all costs associated with obtaining a National Police Certificate.
If you have any needs that require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact recruitment@landgate.wa.gov.au.
