Landgate has immediate vacancies for Survey Plan Examiners to contribute to Landgate’s role in support of the land development process. We encourage suitably skilled and experienced people to apply for this great opportunity.
About the roles
Landgate delivers quality, timely and accurate information and services to customers and stakeholders, while registering and securing all land transactions in Western Australia within the State’s Land Titles Register. The plan examination team works with other Landgate teams to ensure lodged cadastral survey plans enable the issue of new titles for land and property across the State.
‘Survey Plan Examiners’ provide effective, quality, and timely completion of tasks for the processing of cadastral survey plans, in support of land titling and land development. They ensure all Crown, freehold and strata plans meet legislative requirements to help ensure land boundary certainty for land titles.
The Senior Consultant (Plans) role is responsible for undertaking examinations of a range of highly complex survey plans, to ensure compliance with relevant legal provisions. They provide high-level technical information and expertise on complex or contentious plan matters, ensuring compliant survey plans and supporting accurate cadastral data. The role mentors and coaches others, to uplift capability across the team.
The Land Titles Officer (Plans) role undertakes examinations of a range of complex survey plans, to ensure compliance with relevant legal provisions. They provide technical information to ensure compliant survey plans and support accurate cadastral data. They are responsible for improving their plan examination expertise.
All Landgate employees live our values and apply personal leadership in their work across our teams.
If you would like further information, please contact Andrew James, Manager, on 08 9273 0790 or email andrew.james2@landgate.wa.gov.au (but 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, may be prioritised for appointment. What does this mean? See our FAQ for more information.
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.
For more information on our agency, our values and employee benefits, visit our website.
Role requirements
To be successful in the level 5 Senior Consultant (Plans) role, please demonstrate:
- A high level of skill and knowledge in plan examination, surveying and/or cadastral data, as well as relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Understanding of the land development process, with experience in Crown, freehold and/or strata subdivisions.
- Effective communication (verbal and written) in a consultative capacity to wide ranging audiences.
- Mentoring and coaching team members to build their technical expertise.
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to analyse and resolve issues. High-level attention to detail and a methodical approach is essential.
To be successful in the level 4 Land Titles Officer (Plans) role, please demonstrate:
- Ability and practical experience in plans, surveying and/or cadastral data, preferably within a legislative framework.
- Proven high-level attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- Ability to convey technical information (verbal and written) clearly and effectively.
- Experience delivering high-quality customer service in a team environment.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss this great opportunity, apply now by submitting your:
- Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the role.
- Cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria under role requirements.
Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria and the values we are seeking. Please clearly state which role/s you are applying for. If this is not noted, the panel will assess the most suitable role based on your application.
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 to 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 for 12 months following finalisation of the selection process.
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 reasonable 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.
