We're looking for an experienced Survey Draftperson to join our QLD Drafting team, reporting to the Team Leader, Drafting Services. This is a hands-on support role for someone who already has a background in survey drafting and is ready to apply it across large-scale greenfields subdivision and infrastructure projects.

You'll turn field and design data into accurate, high-quality deliverables, including survey plans, lot calculations, topographic feature survey plans and Digital Terrain Models. You'll also interpret engineering design plans, prepare set-out calculations and field upload packages, and compare as-constructed data against design to pick up variances and quality issues before they reach the client.

Previous experience in survey drafting is essential. You'll be working alongside some of the most experienced professionals in the industry, with plenty of opportunity to cross-train, share knowledge and keep building your skills.

Who we are

McMullen Nolan Group (MNG) was formed in 1989 to provide alternative survey services to the land development industry. Since then, we've been dedicated to delivering personalised, innovative spatial solutions to the Land Development and Engineering & Infrastructure sectors across Australia. Our core focus is survey services for large-scale greenfields subdivision clients, backed by award-winning laser scanning technology. Today, MNG is one of the pre-eminent survey businesses in Australia.

Our values guide everything we do:

Teamwork, Innovation and Knowledge.

What we offer

The chance to work alongside some of the most experienced and well-regarded professionals in the industry





Exciting and diverse projects across Queensland and New South Wales, including award-winning land developments and infrastructure projects

A supportive, people-focused team culture that promotes growth, learning, professional membership and work-life balance

Flexible working options and access to paid overtime

Cross-training and knowledge sharing with peers, so your skills keep growing

What's involved in the role

As a Survey Draftperson, you'll play a key support role in our QLD Drafting team, reporting to the Team Leader – Drafting Services. You will:

Use AutoCAD, 12d and Civil 3D to create, amend and maintain survey plans, including lot calculations and topographic feature survey plans

Create and manage Digital Terrain Models (DTMs)

Interpret engineering design plans and incorporate design data into project deliverables

Prepare engineering base data for Disclosure Plans

Complete construction set-out calculations and prepare field upload packages

Compare as-constructed survey data against design documentation and identify variances

Validate survey data and flag discrepancies, errors or quality issues

What you'll need

Knowledge of AutoCAD, 12d, Civil 3D or a similar CAD program

Demonstrated knowledge of technical drawing or industrial graphics

Good mathematical ability

Strong attention to detail and good visual skills

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills

Good oral and written communication skills

The ability to work well as part of a team and meet delivery timeframes

A willingness and ability to learn to read and interpret engineering design plans and standard survey plans

📌 Survey Draftsperson (Port Phillip City)
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