Agency Department Lands, Planning and Work unit Survey Branch – Survey Services

Environment

Job title Surveyor – Infrastructure Designation Professional 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $70,971 - $90,331 Location Darwin

Position number 31184 RTF 353378 Closing 27/08/2026

Contact officer Bill Payze, Senior Surveyor on 08 8995 5361 or [email protected]

About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/ ; https://nt.gov.au/property/land/find-land-records/land-surveys

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353378

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website..

Primary objective

Provide technical survey advice and services to maintain the integrity of the cadastral framework, geodetic infrastructure,

related records and geospatial data; as well as support for land developments.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide quality and timely advice and services (under supervision) on cadastral and geodetic infrastructure and systems,

standards, policy, procedures, and spatial digital cadastre.

- Participate in and assist with surveys to modernise the cadastre and geodetic framework; including analysis and adjustment of survey information.
- Maintain the integrity of land survey records, datasets, geospatial systems and infrastructure.
- With supervision, provide support for the administration of the statutory functions of the Licensed Surveyors Act, the implementation of survey reforms, and land developments.
- Prepare a range of correspondence, and reports to support the approval of survey plans, and implementation of land survey modernisation initiatives.
- Maintain collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and industry to consult, engage, and support implementation of modernisation initiatives; and / or new technologies and techniques.
- Actively participate in the Survey team, local and national working groups, by contributing innovative ideas and solutions to all aspects of business; including the implementation of a spatially accurate cadastre,



digital plan lodgement, Aboriginal land claim surveys, and the future directions of land surveying.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Bachelor (or equivalent) of Surveying, Spatial Science, Geospatial Information Management or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the principles and technical aspects of cadastral and geodetic surveying; including the integration and maintenance of survey and geospatial information.
- Emerging knowledge of land survey legislation, administration and application.
- Understanding of project planning and management.
- Ability to time manage and prioritise activities.
- Effective communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to interact with people of diverse cultures and as a team member.
- Understanding of the contemporary political, social, cultural, economic, and technical issues that can impact land surveying and geospatial information management.

Desirable

- Member of a professional organisation related to surveying or geospatial information management.

Approved: August 2026 Executive Director Land Services

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Agency Department Lands, Planning and Work unit Survey Branch – Survey Services

Environment

Job title Surveyor – Infrastructure Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Darwin

Position number 31184 RTF 353378 Closing 27/08/2026

Contact officer Bill Payze, Senior Surveyor on 08 8995 5361 or [email protected]

About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/ ; https://nt.gov.au/property/land/find-land-records/land-surveys

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353378

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer.



For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide technical survey advice and services to maintain the integrity of the cadastral framework, geodetic infrastructure,

related records and geospatial data; as well as support for land developments.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide quality and timely advice and services on cadastral and geodetic infrastructure and systems, standards, policy,

procedures, and spatial digital cadastre.

- Undertake surveys to modernise the cadastre and geodetic framework; including analysis and adjustment of survey information.
- Maintain the integrity of land survey records, datasets, geospatial systems and infrastructure.
- Support the administration of the statutory functions of the Licensed Surveyors Act, the implementation of survey reforms,

and land developments.

- Prepare a range of correspondence, reports, or submissions for the approval of survey plans and implementation of land survey reforms or modernization initiatives.
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and industry to consult, engage, and support implementation of initiatives, new policies, technologies and techniques.
- Effectively participate in the Survey team, local and national working groups, by contributing innovative ideas and solutions to all aspects of business; including the implementation of a spatially accurate cadastre, digital plan lodgement,

Aboriginal land claim surveys, and the future directions of land surveying.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Bachelor (or equivalent) of Surveying, Spatial Science, Geospatial Information Management or equivalent.
- Proven technical capability in cadastral and geodetic surveying; including the integration and maintenance of survey and geospatial information.
- Practical knowledge of land survey legislation, administration and application.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project planning and management.
- Ability to time manage and prioritise activities.
- Established communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and as a team member.
- Contemporary knowledge of the political, social, cultural, economic, and technical issues that can impact land surveying and geospatial information management.

Desirable

- Member of a qualified organisation related to surveying or geospatial information management.

📌 Surveyor – Infrastructure (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
📍 Darwin