Wanted: Principal Surveyor & Senior Inspecting Surveyor
About the roles
Landgate has an immediate opportunity for the Principal Surveyor and a Senior Inspecting Surveyor to join the Location Services business unit. We encourage suitably qualified and experienced Licensed Surveyors to apply for this pool.
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.
The Principal Surveyor and Senior Inspecting Surveyors apply qualifications and significant expertise to undertake complex work involving:
- 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.
In addition to the above, the Principal Surveyor carries out the statutory functions of the Inspector of Plans and Surveys and applies specialist skills and knowledge to advise on legislation, policy, process and system improvements.
Landgate is seeking Licensed Surveyors with the knowledge, experience and acumen to be appointed:
- to approve plans of authorised surveys under section 18 of the Licensed Surveyors Act 1909 and
- to serve as an Authorised Land Officer under section 30 of the Land Administration Act 1997.
If you would like further information, please contact Murray Dolling, Principal Surveyor/Inspector of Plans and Surveys, on (08) 9273 5949 or email murray.dolling@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, will 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 Principal Surveyor role, please demonstrate that you:
- effectively deliver quality and timely outcomes
- build strategic partnerships and collaborate with a range of stakeholders
- effectively communicate complex information and provide specialist advice
- have extensive experience and specialist knowledge of cadastral surveying
- are a Licensed/Registered Surveyor with a current Practising Certificate and possess an appropriate degree
To be successful in a Senior Inspecting Surveyor role, please demonstrate that you:
- effectively deliver quality and timely outcomes
- build relationships, collaborate and communicate effectively
- have significant experience and expert knowledge of cadastral surveying
- are a Licensed/Registered Surveyor with a current Practising Certificate and possess an appropriate degree
The attached position description forms provide further details on the responsibilities and the capabilities and behaviours required to undertake the roles.
Applying for the role
If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by:
- Submitting a Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements relative to the position.
- Providing a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined 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 state whether you wish to be considered for the SCL4 Principal Surveyor or SCL3 Senior Inspecting Surveyor positions or both, and your application must demonstrate how you meet the role requirements.
Other important information you need to know
Vacancies will be offered on a permanent or fixed term basis. This pool will be used for relevant vacancies that become available in the next 12 months.
Any 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.
