As Senior Surveyor, you will manage survey projects to ensure services meet project objectives across the planning, design, construction and management phases of the road network. You will lead the delivery of geospatial products and services, provide authoritative advice on engineering survey, photogrammetry, remote sensing and other geospatial information acquisition matters, and contribute to project specifications, plans and drawings.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing the delivery of geospatial products and services to support transport infrastructure projects.
- Providing authoritative advice on engineering survey, photogrammetry, remote sensing and geospatial information acquisition issues.
- Preparing project specifications, plans and drawings, including managing and preparing open market bids and internal offers where required.
- Managing team, contractor and individual work standards to achieve time, cost and quality objectives.
- Directing and coordinating multiple teams, and guiding, training and mentoring staff.

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role description.

Mandatory qualifications and conditions

- A minimum of a 3-year degree in surveying from a recognised tertiary institution or a qualification acceptable for registration as a surveyor/surveying graduate with the Surveyors Board of Queensland (SBQ).
- Evidence of degree or SBQ acceptance must be supplied in writing at the time of interview.
- A current Class C driver licence.
- Pre-employment checks, including a criminal history screening and declaration of serious discipline history, will be required.
- Must be eligible to work in Australia.
- Registration as a surveyor with the Surveyors Board of Queensland is mandatory for permanent appointment to the position.



If the preferred candidate does not have current registration, a six-month temporary appointment may be offered, subject to evidence of an active registration application and ability to complete registration before the end of the temporary appointment.
- Conditions apply to temporary appointments. Please refer to the role description for further information.

Desirable requirements

- Certification, General or Specialist, with the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute is desirable.

What We Offer:

- Competitive remuneration, including generous superannuation and leave provisions.
- Five weeks of annual leave plus an additional leave day each year, with access to Volunteer and Community Service Leave.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, part time hours and flexible start/finish times (subject to approval).
- Employer superannuation contributions up to 12.75%.
- Annual leave loading.
- Salary packaging arrangements.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Generous parental leave entitlements.
- Relocation assistance.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Transport and Main Roads, we foster a workplace culture built on respect, dignity and fairness. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals and women.

If you require additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, assistive technologies or specific physical accommodations, please let us know to ensure you can showcase your abilities during the recruitment process.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/701510/26

Closing Date: Friday, 2 October 2026

📌 Senior Surveyor (Cairns)
🏢 Department of Transport and Main Roads
📍 Cairns