• Deliver a range of capital works program & cadastral projects
• Hybrid work environment
• RDO every 3 weeks

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

Working as part of an established team, you will provide a high-level survey service which will include field work and associated reports, sketches and plans, detail, set out, boundary and subdivision surveys, ensuring adherence to NSW legislation, surveying standards, and regulatory requirements. Your duties will include dealing with external consultants and internal stakeholders as well as providing technical support to the department.

Your commencing annual salary will range from $119,465.18 to $141,186.12 + superannuation, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

About You

• Degree in Surveying (or equivalent)
• Registration or nearing registration as a Land Surveyor with the Board of Surveying & Spatial Information NSW which includes annual CPD compliance.
• Current Driver's Licence and Construction Induction Certificate.
• Proven experience in using robotic total station and GNSS with some understanding of TLS.
• Carry out cadastral, topographical and engineering surveys.
• Ability to produce high integrity 3D models suitable for engineering and landscape design.
• Sound written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a professional team.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Free shuttle bus between the North Ryde Office and North Ryde Metro Station
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

We have a two-stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of online questions. Please ensure you give full answers, 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 November 2025 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.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety