Earn and learn!

We are currently offering a traineeship which combines structured training with paid employment – allowing you to gain hands-on experience and practical skills in a real-world work environment.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Trainee Surveyor to join our Construction and Maintenance team on a fixed term full-time basis of 2 years.

This role offers hands-on experience in surveying, assisting with site inspections, measurements and data collection to support infrastructure projects. You will work closely with experience surveyors to gain practical skills while contributing to the planning and execution of construction and maintenance works.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in surveying, strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. This is a great opportunity to develop skills and experience with structured training and mentorship.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Compliance with all relevant Occupational Safety and Health legislation and completion of all work in a safe and efficient manner having regard to own safety, the public’s safety and that of other workers.
• Delivery of outstanding customer service with a community minded attitude and willingness to improve the quality of life for our community
• Complete the requirements of a Certificate IV in Surveying & Spatial Information Services and progress towards completion of a Diploma in Surveying & Spatial Information Services.
• Carry out a variety of surveying and civil engineering tasks as requested by the Senior Surveyor and Engineering Supervisors, associated with the general surveying for the construction and maintenance of roads, drains, footpaths and other Engineering Assets.
• Operate and maintain all associated plant and equipment in accordance to City of Swan’s policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Progress towards Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services or willingness to enrol and study by commencement of employment
• Willingness and commitment to learn and apply learning in the workplace
• C Class Drivers Licence
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate
• Safety Awareness Training Certificate ‘White Card’

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us:

The salary for this position will be from $66,032.98 - $71,866.82 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant

You will also enjoy benefits including:

• Flexibility to balance work as we offer a 9 day fortnight or 19 day month
• Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
• Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
• Comprehensive employee wellness program
• Free parking options available
• Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City:

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome everyone exactly as they are. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Peter directly on (08) 9267 9420.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on (08) 9267 9014.

To apply please submit a cover letter of no more than 1 page that outlines your career aspirations, qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 August 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore if you are interested in applying for this position please do so as soon as possible.

*No agencies please.