Land Surveyor

ABOUT US
Smith Land Consulting is a leading firm of Licensed Land Surveyors with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, Ballarat, Torquay and Warrnambool, proudly serving clients across Victoria. Established in 2010, we recognised the need for client-focused surveying and development services tailored to each site’s unique requirements.

Our experienced team delivers high-quality, accurate and timely results across a wide range of projects — from pre-application consultations and subdivision design feasibility through to urban design, town planning, and project completion. We work closely with councils, developers and landowners to streamline the process and unlock land potential.

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OUR MISSION & VALUES
Our mission is simple: Unlock land value and protect development integrity.
We value: Our Clients, Quality, Integrity, Innovation, and Professionalism.

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WHY JOIN US?
At Smith Land Consulting, our people are our most valuable asset. We invest in regular check-ins, goal setting, and open communication to ensure our team feels supported and engaged. You’ll join a collaborative group of talented, passionate professionals who back each other to deliver outstanding results.

We also offer:

• One Accrued Day Off (ADO) each month
• Flexible work arrangements
• A variety of projects — no being pigeonholed into one type of work
• A convenient East Melbourne location opposite the MCG

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ABOUT THE ROLE
Position: Land Surveyor

While much of our work supports subdivision and land development, most jobs will be undertaken using 3D scanning technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-field survey computations and preparation
• Party leading on a variety of surveys
• Post-survey data reduction and computations
• Preparing and/or checking survey plans and reports
• Contributing to internal project management software
• Managing time effectively to meet deadlines and project targets
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues to build strong relationships
• Contributing to improvements in techniques and procedures
• Maintaining quality assurance and professional standards

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ABOUT YOU
You’re an adaptable, proactive and detail-focused professional who enjoys variety in your work and collaborating with others. You will have:

• Experience as a Land Surveyor/Survey Technician or Survey Assistant ready to take the next step
• Relevant qualifications (minimum Advanced Diploma of Surveying)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to interpret plans and technical documents
• Sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• A current manual driver’s license
• Permanent right to work in Australia

Desirable:

• White Card
• Experience with LISCAD and AutoCAD/BricsCAD
• Familiarity with Leica or Trimble laser scanners, total stations and GNSS receivers.

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HOW TO APPLY
Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re looking for a new role and the types of projects that most interest you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.