About the role
Byron Shire Council are seeking an Engineering Surveyor to deliver high‑quality, accurate and timely survey services that support engineering design, capital works and maintenance programs across Byron Shire Council. Reporting to the Team Leader Survey and Design, this role plays a critical part in enabling the successful planning, delivery and completion of infrastructure projects that benefit the community. Recent surveying graduates are encouraged to apply!
You will work closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and government agencies, applying contemporary surveying techniques and technologies while contributing to a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Note: This role is based in the Byron Shire of Northern NSW. We are open to considering candidates for relocation, so are extending our search to professionals based in other metropolitan areas who may be seeking better work-life balance and a lifestyle change. This role offers the opportunity to trade the city commute for a relaxed coastal lifestyle, meaningful local projects, and a supportive regional council environment.
Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates, in line with Council’s relocation policy.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering surveying or equivalent spatial science
- Demonstrated experience in engineering, cadastral, topographic and related surveying disciplines
- Demonstrated working knowledge in GIS mapping systems, metro counter classifiers, CAD Software, 12D Software, GPS and mobile devices
- The ability to interpret engineering and survey plans and produce accurate survey outputs
- Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer‑focused approach
- A strong commitment to Work Health & Safety, environmental management and safe work practices
- A current Class C Driver Licence and Construction Induction (White Card)
- Registration as a Surveyor (desirable) and relevant traffic control qualifications (or willingness to obtain)
Key responsibilities:
- Provide accurate survey information for base plots, cadastral investigations, set‑out works and works‑as‑executed plans
- Undertake engineering and construction surveys in support of capital works and maintenance projects
- Operate and maintain survey equipment, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources
- Provide technical surveying advice to internal teams and external stakeholders
- Assist with minor design work and quantity calculations as required
- Collect, process and report on traffic data, supporting traffic and transport activities
- Liaise with government agencies, contractors and community stakeholders on survey‑related matters
- Ensure all work is delivered safely, within budget and in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation
- Contribute positively to team culture, continuous improvement initiatives and organisational objectives
View the Position Description here:
- A permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with appointment at Band 9, in the range of $84,310 to $97,686 (dependent upon skills and experience)
- 12% Superannuation
Byron Shire Council has a high performance, collaborative culture. We are a growth-oriented organisation and value individuals who are driven to succeed and exceed expectations. We like to focus on understanding how a potential candidates talents and strengths align with the role they are interested in. Working in Local Government and for Byron Shire Council provides opportunities to grow in the direction that you aspire.
Other benefits include:
- Potential relocation assistance
- Career development and training opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
- Fitness Passport
- Health and Wellbeing days
- Flexible work hours
We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.
We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.
Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.
Contact: Jason Baker, Team Leader Survey and Design - (02) 6626 7076
Closing date: Extended until 12pm (NSW time), Friday 3 July 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews conducted throughout the process.
- Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
- Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time.
- Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
