Civil Survey & Design Officer - Cadet or Graduate Chance Available Job No: GSC657

Contract Type:

Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

Grade 6 - 15 ($1234.39 - $2046.55 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline:

5:00pm, Monday 19 October 2026

Position Title:

Survey and Design Cadet , Survey and Design Graduate , Survey and Design Officer , Senior Survey and Design Officer

A council truly passionate about community

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing industry, gain invaluable skills and mentorship whilst also achieving a qualification in surveying and design?

Are you an experienced Survey and Design professional looking for your next step?

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual eager to learn and grow in the role of

Survey and Design Officer .

Reporting to the Manager Engineering Services, and working closely with our team of engineers, you will be working collaboratively across Council to assist with duties including:

collecting, recording,



and interpreting survey data for investigation and design of civil works.

producing quality designs for civil works.

undertaking survey and set out for civil construction works.

collecting quality control and work as executed data for civil construction works.

For those looking to join with no prior work experience,

this role has been created to bring on either a Cadet ,

Graduate Officer

or

Qualified Officer

- with Salary Grade and training expectations adjusted to fit the successful candidate.

Many of our cadets and graduate hires have obtained in demand skills, which help to form the basis of a successful career. Whilst it would be advantageous,

you do not need to have previous experience

and

applications from school leavers are encouraged . Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate:

Identifying, analysing and resolving problems, particularly using mathematics.

Knowledge of civil engineering processes in construction or demonstrated willingness to learn.

Knowledge or experience in civil design and/or surveying.

Ensuring full compliance within the scope of the fields of Civil Design & Construction and Surveying.

Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.

Applying interpersonal skills.





For those with experience and applying for our Senior position, the following essential criteria must be met:

Diploma of Engineering or commensurate level qualifications majoring in Engineering, Construction Management or Spatial Science.

Demonstrated experience in survey and design across multiple disciplines including road design, storm water drainage, reticulation and traffic safety.

Demonstrated experience in using modern surveying instruments including GNSS and machine guidance for graders, including calibration and maintenance.

High level knowledge of requisite construction standards and codes for a range of civil infrastructure including Austroads and WSAA.

Demonstrated experience using CAD packages in particular Autocad Civil 3d, and Civil Site Design.

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and successfully manage multiple projects.

Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.

Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.

Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).

Practical experience in engineering survey, design

Familiarity with Autocad™ or other CAD software.

Familiarity with survey instruments.

Familiarity with GIS software.

Applying professional interpersonal skills.

Good communication and public relations skills.

Identifying, analysing and resolving problems.

Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:

Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks

Access

📌 Civil Survey (Gunnedah)
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📍 Gunnedah