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1x Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week PermanentSalary:$73, 486.75 - $80, 293.31 + 12% SuperLocation: Liverpool Closing Date: 16 July 2025ABOUT USLiverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) in metropolitan Sydney, including a diverse mix of established and new areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydneys third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects.There has never been a more exciting time to work with Liverpool City Council, as it guides this rapid transformation, and continues to provide outstanding levels of service to its diverse community.ABOUT THE ROLELiverpool City Council (Council) has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Survey Assistant to join our Civil Engineering Design and Survey team. The purpose of the position is to provide support to the Engineering Surveyor to carryout topographical / engineering surveys to enable infrastructure design, and set out services to enable infrastructure construction, for delivery of Councils capital works program.Key responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to) the following:Investigations of Council records for road, drainage, sewer, deposited plans and benchmark information to contribute to preparation of field surveys or for supplying such information to various other stakeholders within the team and external parties as directed by Coordinator Civil Engineering and Survey.Preparing pre-survey documentation such as Site Survey Marks, Permanent Marks, relevant old survey information and Work-as-Executed drawings.Assisting surveyor on site by looking and where necessary digging for the SSMs and PMs.Assisting Surveyor on site for survey works including setting up survey equipment and pegging out.Requesting underground service maps (DBYD) from relevant services authority to provide them to Designer.Use of computer programs such as AutoCAD, Civil CAD and 12d for plotting surveys, DBYD information, GIS data and survey plans.Maintain Survey database.Assist Surveyor to facilitate searching of survey marks and services in the field.ABOUT YOUOur desired candidate will have the following:Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services or related field or sufficient experience in the related field.Demonstrated experience as survey assistant with ability for accuracy and attention to detail.Technical knowledge and experience of engineering surveying methods, equipment and handling of the equipment.Strong safety awareness and ability to make safe decisions while working outdoor.The ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.Experience and ability to work in a team environment.A high level of compute literacy and the ability to quickly learn how to operate and apply computer applications.Class C Drivers Licence.BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH USFlexible and hybrid working arrangements available.Flexible work arrangements including flexi time and hybrid working arrangements (with the ability to work some days each week from home)Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.Access to a Fitness Passport membership.Work issued laptop.Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free or subsidised parking available nearby.Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.The salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.HOW TO APPLY:Please click the ''Apply'' button above.Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.Clickherefor a copy of the position descriptionFor further information about the position please contactRoshan Khadka,Coordinator Civil Engineering Design and Surveyon(02) 8711 7830.ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENTTo be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Councils major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Councils short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr