Survey Assistant

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Introduction:
About Spiire

At Spiire, our purpose is simple: to better the communities we live and work within, create opportunities for our staff and clients and deliver value to all stakeholders.

We are an integrated team of passionate civil engineers, landscape architects, construction consultants, surveyors, town planners, urban designers and water engineers, providing specialist services to the property and infrastructure sectors.

With over 350 employees across our Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Gippsland and Albury and Wodonga offices, we are one of Australia’s largest employee-owned property and infrastructure consultants, supporting local development projects with local expertise and a trusted advisor to the industry for more than 40 years.

Hello - Kia Ora - 你好 - Wominjeka - Yaama.
No matter how you say it, we’re glad you’re here!

About This Opportunity

Starting out as a Survey Assistant, you’ll be joining a large network of survey professionals who work across our business both geographically and within a diverse project portfolio. You’ll gain hands-on experience while being supported and mentored by industry-leading professionals in an organisation that puts the development of its people at the forefront. We will provide full on-the-job training as well as support through tertiary studies to see you become a qualified Survey Technician or Land Surveyor.

Supporting the party leader on-site, this role has the potential to be your foot in the door for a long and fulfilling career in the field of surveying. Initially, the role will see you:

Operating and setting up surveying equipment
Carrying out routing maintenance and adjustments
Supporting project surveyors with setouts
Assisting with small and large scale feature surveys
Coordinating survey control networks
Gaining an introduction and hands-on experience with laser scanning and UAV technology

About You

You’ve been described as self-motivated and enthusiastic, and you love working outdoors. With previous experience on site and a keen understanding of working in a safety-critical environment, you are keen for a career change and see the rewarding benefits associated with a stable career with ongoing growth and development opportunities. You will come to us with:

A demonstrated ability to solve problems under guidance, using tools and technology
Experience working on construction sites, in the building industry or similar environments, which require a strong adherence to safety practices, is preferred. Having a White Card will be highly regarded.
A team-centric approach and experience following instructions in a safety-critical environment
A driver's license is essential as this role is fully site-based and our worksites are located all across metro Melbourne

Our Culture, Our Difference

At Spiire, we believe our culture is our difference. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression. We’ve built a vibrant team culture and an inspiring environment for our people to grow as we grow.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s waiting for you:
Access to our Health and Wellbeing program: financial, social, emotional and physical.
An awesome CBD office location that emanates our value of fun! Includes a breakfast bar, table tennis, a wellbeing room and a monthly Friday happy hour.
An extension of leave benefits including study leave, volunteer days and an attractive parental leave policy.
Inclusion and diversity events and initiatives, running clubs and bring your kids to work day.
Secondment opportunities across offices and working on integrated projects.
Supportive leaders and clear pathways for career progression.
A fun, inclusive environment that makes coming to work rewarding.
Regular morning teas & lunches, team social and office events.

InSpiired to Build Something Great?

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please get in touch with Spiire.Careers@spiire.com.au.

Apply now, or discover more about who we are and what we do at www.spiire.com.au

Spiire is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and individuals from all diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially.