Surveyor

Our Business

Working at TasWater isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits for Tasmania today, and tomorrow. 
Our talented workforce of over 920 employees keeps Tasmania thriving by providing exceptional water and sewerage services to over 460,000 customers every day. 
We have a bold and ambitious future, inspired by our vision to unlock water’s full potential, and centred on our customers and communities, our people and partners, the environment, and our collective water future.   
TasWater is investing $1.2 billion over the next four years to protect Tasmania's water and deliver safe, reliable services for generations to come. We will make great steps towards our aspirations of net zero carbon emissions and towards zero waste. Visit our website or YouTube channel to learn more. 

The Role

We're looking for an experienced and technically capable Surveyor to join our Digital and Technology team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Surveying Team Leader, you'll play a key role in delivering modern surveying and spatial data solutions that support TasWater's infrastructure, projects and operations across Tasmania. Combining field surveying, reality capture technologies, cadastral expertise and spatial data management, you'll help ensure our asset information is accurate, reliable and fit for future business needs while contributing to the ongoing development of TasWater's surveying systems, governance and digital capability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated professional who enjoys combining fieldwork, technology and problem solving to deliver high-quality outcomes and improve the way data is captured, managed and used.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver a broad range of surveying services including GNSS, total station, reality capture and RPAS surveying activities.

• Manage survey projects from planning through to completion, including fieldwork, data analysis, reporting and quality assurance.

• Provide professional advice on surveying methodologies, technologies, governance and best practice to internal stakeholders.

• Support engineers, project managers and operational teams with cadastral information, property boundaries, easements and land title matters.

• Analyse surveying data and develop accurate, traceable and fit-for-purpose spatial information products.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure survey data, specifications and project requirements are achieved.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of surveying systems, processes and data governance practices.

For a full copy of the position description, please visit our website: www.taswater.com.au

What we're looking for

We're seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented surveying professional who can confidently balance technical expertise with stakeholder engagement.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Formal tertiary qualifications in Surveying, Geomatics, Information Systems Technology, Engineering, Science or a related discipline.

• Registration as a Land Surveyor in Tasmania.

• Demonstrated experience operating survey-grade instruments including GNSS and total stations.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and deliver outcomes autonomously.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly when working with complex, conflicting or incomplete data.

• Proven experience using contemporary surveying and CAD software.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across a broad range of stakeholders.

• A commitment to quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Highly regarded:

• Experience with laser scanning, RPAS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, GIS, BIM or utilities infrastructure.

Why TasWater

Across our multi-disciplinary organisation, we are serious about enhancing the skills and careers of our team members. When you join TasWater, you join a company that offers career development pathways, training courses, and access to subject matter experts. 
We are continuing to build an inclusive workplace and workforce that truly represents the Tasmanian community that we serve. We value diversity in all its many forms and welcome a range of perspectives and identities to enrich the way we work and what we do. 
We take pride in being acknowledged as an employer of choice for women by WORK180. Visit the Work180 website to view our benefits and policies, such as 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents regardless of tenure and with full superannuation contributions. We’re continuing to work on future benefits through a dedicated Employee Experience team.

At TasWater, we invest in growing great leaders. All people‑leader roles are supported by our structured Leadership Development Program; a comprehensive suite of learning that includes workshops, coaching, online modules, mentoring, and on‑the‑job development. The program is designed to build capability, confidence, and consistency in how we lead, ensuring our leaders are equipped to support their teams and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture. Joining TasWater means access to ongoing professional development and a clear pathway to becoming the best leader you can be.

The Details
This role can is based in Hobart and attracts a salary range of $113,918.64 - $120,247.46 per annum (inclusive of superannuation), negotiable based on experience.

The role involves regular travel throughout Tasmania, field-based surveying work, and occasional overnight stays. Participation in after-hours work may also be required for projects where access to assets and infrastructure is necessary outside normal operating hours.

Ready to apply? Simply include a CV/resume and a 1–2-page cover letter telling us how your experience matches "What we are looking for" and how you connect to our TasWater values and vision.

If you want to learn more about this role, please contact Christine Mann - Surveying Team Leader at [0457 135 396](tel:0457 135 396) or via email at [email protected]

If you need assistance in applying, please contact Roly Srivastava – Talent Acquisition Officer at [0498 608 719](tel:0498 608 719) or via email at [email protected]

Application will close at 10am on Friday, 18th September, 2026.

Please note: To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have the right to work in Australia. As part of our recruitment process, you will be asked to participate in pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These may include a National Police Check or AusCheck, with any offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcomes.