Cadet Surveyor

Are you ready to start your career in Surveying?
Be supported and make a difference as a Cadet Surveyor with Lake Mac Council Earn while you learn – Get paid while you study a Bachelor of SurveyingGain valuable skills while being mentored by highly skilled professionalsPositively contribute to the development of our communityLake Macquarie City Council is one of the largest employers of training positions in the Hunter region.
The Cadet Surveyor is part of Council's Education to Employment (E2E) program – designed to provide you with on-the-job experience, mentoring and support from highly skilled professionals, all while you complete a formal qualification.
Additional benefits include paid course fees and paid study time while gaining valuable skills and experience.
Earn while you learn and kick-start your career with Lake Mac Council
ABOUT THE JOB As the Cadet Surveyor, you will be supported to gain valuable professional experience while you complete the remainder of your studies part time to obtain a Bachelor of Surveying.
By assisting the Surveying team in the assessment and analysis of new building and development activities, you will gain technical knowledge, develop valuable skills and gain hands-on experience in surveying and be supported by skilled professionals.
Training will be provided both on-the-job and through your university studies.
In this role, we will support you to:
Assist the survey team whilst carrying out field worksAssist with managing team specific databases and data storage systemsGain a deep understanding of the processes of gathering data, including searching plans online and in Council records to carry out surveysAnalyse and present thorough and accurate data collected in field surveysCarry out field works commensurate with demonstrated skill level, with capability increasing alongside experience and training, such as detail surveys, digital levelling, traversingPrepare suitable reports/plans and sketches to provide clients both internal and external to CouncilThe position is located at Lake Macquarie City Council's Administration building and involves travel to multiple areas within Lake Macquarie.
You will be rostered to work Monday to Friday, and occasionally on weekends with notice.
To be eligible for this role you must have completed the second year of a relevant undergraduate university degree and be eligible for enrolment in at least your third year in 2025.
Graduate applicants are not eligible for this cadetship. WHAT WE OFFER Receive a wage whilst studying towards a qualification starting from $1077.23 per week plus 12 percent superannuationPayment of university fees (including course and amenities fees) for the remainder of your related undergraduate studiesPaid time to study and attend compulsory classesYearly pay reviews and increases based on performance35 hour working week with nine-day fortnightFour weeks paid annual leaveBe mentored and work closely with a team of qualified professionals in a supportive, empowering, innovative and collaborative work environmentWe are looking for an eager candidate who will be in their third or final year of a Bachelor of Surveying at the commencement of 2025.
You will also:
Qualify for enrolment in your third or final year of the abovementioned degree.Enjoy working in a teamHave experience with Microsoft Office Software, including Outlook, Word and ExcelExperience in analysing/calculating survey data through work experience or university studiesHold a minimum of C class LicenceHOW TO APPLY If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you
Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 15 December 2024. Check out the FAQs and Guide to Applying before starting your application.Click the 'Apply Now' button below to start your application.
You will need to upload a resume and provide responses to application questions based on the position statement.For enquiries about the role, contact Wolfgang Suchanow, Team Leader Registered Surveyor, or via email .You will hear back from us by Friday 20 December 2024 and interviews will be held the week commencing 13 January 2025.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Catherine Jones, Early Careers Advisor for a confidential discussion on or via email .
Our people shape the future of our city.
We're proud of our city and the work we do to make our city even better for the community, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative, bold and most importantly – to be yourself
We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees, and people with disability.
We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
As part of the recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Lake Macquarie City Council126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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