- Casual Position
- Work with an experienced team on various projects big and small
- Contribute to projects that have a positive impact on the local community
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
The student surveyor role within our Engineering and Project Delivery team will provide you with the opportunity to gain and develop your skills as a surveyor while completing your studies. You will undertake a range of surveying activities, including detail, set-out and boundary surveys, while providing accurate survey data, calculations, plans and technical documentation.
You will utilise modern equipment, CAD and surveying software, to prepare plans and reports, support engineering and project delivery teams with technical and statutory advice and contribute to a variety of projects across the organisation. This role also involves maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, assisting with project delivery requirements, and ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within required timeframes.
About You
We are seeking someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, identify issues and contribute to practical solutions.
In addition, you will also have:
- Undertaking a degree in Surveying (or a related qualification)
- Current Drivers License
- Current WH&S Construction Induction Certificate (White Card).
- Demonstrated understanding of current surveying technology and software including total stations, GPS and AutoCAD/Civil 3D
- Experience preparing reports and plans of survey findings and outcomes
Your hourly pay will range from $30.00 to $39.00 + Casual Loading + Superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Michael Dark on 0468656057 for a confidential discussion.
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