This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dylan, a Year 9 student from Miami State High School, for his school’s work experience program. Dylan is already showing a strong interest in building a future in Land Surveying, and we were excited to give him a hands-on introduction to what the industry is all about. […]
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Senior Land Surveyor Role at Arnold Development Consultants — Gold Coast (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced land surveyor ready to lead projects and mentor a team? Arnold Development Consultants (“Arnolds”) is looking for a Senior Land Surveyor to join our Gold Coast Property Surveying Team. 🌍 About Us Arnolds has a proud history stretching back to the early 1960s, delivering land surveying, land development, titling, design, approval […]
Meet Dave – our Survey Draftsman at Arnolds
At Arnolds, every accurate plan, every clean drawing, and every well-delivered project relies on the skill and precision of our drafting team. One of the key people behind that work is Dave Lewis, our experienced Survey Draftsman. Dave began his surveying career in 2005, after deciding to make a meaningful career shift. Over the years, […]
Welcome Jess – Arnolds new Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Arnolds are thrilled to welcome Jess to the team! As our new Office Manager and Executive Assistant to Director Michael Arnold, she keeps everything running smoothly and ensures the team has the support they need to succeed. With her energy, organisational skills, and great sense of humour, she’s already making an impact. Welcome aboard, Jess! […]
Planning and Development Alert – Robina Central POD – New Interactive Mapping Tool Released
The Gold Coast City Council has announced a new update that will make it significantly easier for the community to access planning and zoning information within the Robina Central Plan of Development (POD). A newly launched Robina Central POD Interactive Mapper now allows property owners and stakeholders to easily locate their property, identify the relevant […]
A Spectacular Melbourne Cup Celebration at Robina Pavilion
Yesterday, our team came together to celebrate the Melbourne Cup at the beautiful Robina Pavilion. The day was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition as colleagues tested their luck on the races and enjoyed fun activities together. Our Director, Michael had his moment in the Best Dressed contest — only to be […]
🌟Storyfest Charity Golf Day 2025
Supporting Storyfest, One Swing at a Time ⛳️ Last Friday, our Director Michael Arnold who also serves on the Storyfest Board, took a break from managing the business to swing for a great cause at the annual Storyfest Charity Golf Day. Michael joined a team of three fellow local business leaders for a day on the […]
If Surveyors Designed Everyday Life 🗺️
Ever wondered what life would look like if surveyors were in charge? Imagine a world where precision rules and chaos has no place: 🍕 Pizza slices cut at exactly 45°. 📚 Books perfectly aligned on every shelf. 🚦 Traffic cones spaced so precisely you never dodge a random one. 🏡 And no one would ever […]
Planning and Development Alert – Closing the loop on our Directions for Growth
As the Gold Coast City Council prepares ‘The Local Growth Management Strategy’, which will provide the overarching strategic guide to managing population and employment growth over the coming decades. This is now in the final stages of completion and the overview of results will be released later this year. Community engagement plays a critical role […]
🌾 The Things We See
One of the best parts about surveying? The views — both the literal kind and the perspective you gain along the way. From massive vacant blocks to sprawling new suburbs to wading through paddocks, bushland, and half-built subdivisions — we get to see parts of the world most people never do. Like this one 👇Out […]
Supporting Mental Health Every Day at Arnold Development Consultants 🌿
World Mental Health Day was on Saturday, but the message is one we carry with us every day. At Arnold Development Consultants, we know that strong foundations — whether in subdivisions, survey plans, or communities — rely on the wellbeing of the people who build them. Mental health matters in every workplace, and we’re proud […]
Clear Vision: From Eyesight to Earth Sight
Today is World Sight Day 👁️ — a reminder of how important vision is to every part of our lives. In surveying, we rely on clear line-of-sight, precision, and seeing what’s really there so we can map, plan, and build safely and responsibly. Just like you wouldn’t want blurry vision, in our work we can’t […]
