Lead Surveyor
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Job Summary
Lead Surveyor
- Job ID
- 931965
- Job Type
- Permanent Full Time
- Location
- Australia - Brisbane
- Categories
- Surveying
- Applications close
- E. Australia Standard Time
Make your mark with Thiess
Everyday all around the world Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.
Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment.
Thiess is the place to make things happen.
What youll do
This role is pivotal in ensuring Thiess survey standards are established maintained and supported through correct equipment processes and trained staff. You will also oversee roster coverage for Senior Surveyors and support new project start-ups.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver statutory surveyor services for a Queensland coal mine.
Manage and guide Senior Surveyors including leave coverage planning.
New project survey establishment.
Establish and maintain Thiess Management System (TMS) survey processes on projects.
Provide leadership in survey troubleshooting and operational support.
Ensure compliance with safety statutory and environmental requirements.
Oversee survey assets equipment calibration and procurement.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
What Youll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role you will have:
Formal Education: Tertiary qualification in Surveying or equivalent.
Certifications: UAV Operators Certificate (Australia) and Mining O Endorsement for Queensland.
Experience:
o Extensive mine surveying experience in large-scale open-cut operations.
o Proven supervisory and leadership capability.
Technical Skills:
o Proficiency in Vulcan/Deswik Maptek Point Studio photogrammetry software and Trimble equipment.
o Knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements for Qld Mine Surveyors.
What we offer
Flexible hybrid work model
Supportive inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project
Collaborative values-led culture with a global reach.
Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
Competitive salary and employee benefits package
About us
Thiess works with clients in Australia Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.
The pioneering spirit of our founders the legendary Thiess brothers is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.
At Thiess you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.
Were creating a culture of curiosity knowledge-sharing and continuous learning supporting our people to contribute to Thiess success and continued growth in sustainable mining.
Well support you to hone your skills and develop new ones take on challenges and grow through mentorship collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future with a range of programs for people starting their careers.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of better together. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe included and empowered.
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How to Apply
This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment there is no better time to join Thiess.
Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants which includes two employment references a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application and your recruiter will support you through the process.
Please click the apply button to apply for this role.
Applications close: Tuesday 13 January 2026
How to apply
- Applications close
- E. Australia Standard Time
Key Skills
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- Construction Experience
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- CAD
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- Geometry
- Oil & Gas Experience
- Contracts
