Survey Assistant (OO3) – Buderim | $41.88/hr | 3-Year Contract

• Location: Buderim, QLD
• Contract Duration: 7 July 2025 – 23 June 2028
• Hourly Rate: $41.88 + Super
• Hours: Up to 38 hours/week, Monday to Friday (between 7am–6pm)

Join the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) – North Coast Region as a Survey Assistant (OO3) on a long-term internal contract. This role offers hands-on experience supporting major road infrastructure projects across the region, working closely with Surveyors to ensure accurate and high-quality field data collection and processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Surveyors in field surveys, including set-out and recording of spatial data
• Operate survey equipment such as EDME and GPS under supervision
• Support the application of modelling techniques and data processing
• Contribute to safe and efficient work sites by following OH&S protocols
• Maintain survey documentation, data archiving, and quality assurance records
• Participate in training alongside Graduate Surveyors and Cadet Technologists
• Assist in interpreting and reporting survey data using relevant software tools
• Liaise with team members to ensure smooth delivery of project survey tasks

About You You’re a practical, hands-on individual who enjoys working outdoors and being part of a collaborative technical team. You have an eye for detail, enjoy learning new technologies, and take pride in supporting large-scale infrastructure projects.
You’ll bring:

• Technical aptitude for survey work and basic data analysis
• Willingness to learn and apply modern survey principles and tools
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of safe work practices on construction sites
• A proactive attitude toward process improvement and training

Mandatory Requirements

• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Willingness to travel to construction sites as needed
• Must provide own PPE as advised by the Hiring Manager

Start your career in infrastructure surveying and gain long-term experience in the field. Apply now to work on some of Queensland’s most important transport projects.