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Our surveyors maintain the cadastral (land boundary) integrity of the state of Queensland. They investigate and provide advice on surveying matters, undertake
field surveys on behalf of the department, contribute to the state's geodetic infrastructure and support the integration of spatial data in the Resources environment.

Learn how Chris Serpell, Senior Surveyor at Land and Surveying Services, Lands is working with their team on Native Title Determinations for First Nations people.

Key projects

• Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park surveys to enable the return of ownership to the Traditional Owners following Native Title Determination to the Waanyi people. This is a large area in North-West Queensland on which some property
  boundaries are also the Queensland state boundary with the Northern Territory. This has been a very challenging but rewarding survey that has been performed over numerous field campaigns involving many Resources surveying staff.
• K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) surveys, creating negotiated parcels for transfer of land to the Butchulla people.
• Identification surveys for the department’s Land Services and State Land Management to clearly define any improvements near to boundaries for the management of state land.
• Monitoring surveys for dams of abandoned mines to confirm integrity of the existing dam structures, across northern Queensland.
• Calibration of Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) ranges across the State, providing access to industry for calibration of scientific equipment under the National Measurement Act 1960.

Type of work

• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Navigational and spatial awareness
• Interest in new technology and innovation
• Ability to interpret historical maps and data
• Communication and collaboration
• Ability to work with diverse groups and teams
• Passion for the outdoors and adventure

Our Spatial information (SI) team operate under government legislation to acquire, manage and provide access to Queensland’s core spatial datasets, delivered through world-class spatial information system solutions.

Find out how Tahlia  Seeto, Senior Spatial Information Officer Spatial Information at Geo are managing the Cadastral projects.

Key projects

• Land surveying
• Digital cadastre modernisation
• Queensland core spatial data
• Queensland Place Names
• Digital innovation
• Industry engagement
• Spatial imagery
• Spatial systems management
• Spatial data hosting

Type of work

• Contribute to the creation of innovative solutions and automated processes to support the operations of spatial platforms and applications, spatial data management and delivery of products and services.
• Utilise various spatial tools such as the Esri ArcGIS suite, Power BI, Automation flows to develop business process and solutions.
• Create documentation of spatial applications including configuration, information management procedures, application support models, service continuity and user guides are developed and maintained.
• Provide strategic spatial advice, direction and proactive education to internal and external stakeholders and project teams to enable an appreciation of geospatial practices in accordance with government initiatives and objectives.
• Assist internal and external customers to ensure the business unit meets the needs of those customers.

Technical skills

• Programming language
• Familiarity with machine-readable data structures
• Knowledge of data automation environments and practices
• Strong engagement (written and verbal communication) skills
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to learn

Our Valuers deliver land valuations and maintain the valuation roll on behalf of rateable local governments across Queensland in return for the payment of regulated fees, as well as providing specialised property advisory services and information to other government agencies.

Read about how our valuers, and the Valuer-General, assess land valuations for all rateable property in Queensland.

Key projects

• Rural land valuations
• Non-Rural land valuations
• Maintenance valuations: sub-divisions, change of land use, public works/services, damage from adverse natural causes
• Combining and separating values
• Specialised advisory service

Type of work

• Land and Maintenance Valuations
• Asset valuations of land, buildings and infrastructure
• market valuations for property disposals (sale of surplus state land) and purchases
• Easement valuations for various infrastructure providers including high-voltage transmission facilities
• Market rental assessments of residential, commercial, industrial and special use premises
• Resumption or acquisition valuation and negotiations
• Land Court representation for acquisitions and other matters