At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead asset management strategy and ensure community assets are sustainable and fit for purpose.
- Company: Join a vibrant council dedicated to community service and innovative infrastructure.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, health programs, training opportunities, and access to fitness initiatives.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of your community while developing your leadership skills in asset management.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Asset Management and proven strategic experience required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community. Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.
The Manager Asset Management is responsible for shaping how Council plans, prioritises and sustains its infrastructure and community assets over the long term. Reporting to the Director Corporate Sustainability, this role sets the strategic foundations that ensure assets are fit for purpose, financially sustainable and aligned with community service expectations. The position leads Council’s asset management policy, planning, and systems maturity. It ensures that reliable data, consistent standards, and clear renewal pathways inform capital investment and service decisions. It plays a critical advisory role in integrating asset‑lifecycle considerations into long‑term financial planning and in the development of Council’s capital works program.
Working across the organisation, the Manager, Asset Management, partners closely with Finance, Infrastructure, and executive leaders to translate technical and condition‑based insights into practical investment priorities. The role also leads and develops a specialist team, embedding disciplined asset management practices and driving continuous improvement in how assets are planned, maintained and renewed. This role will suit a leader with a strong grounding in asset lifecycle management and strategic planning, who can balance technical rigour, financial constraints and community outcomes while strengthening organisational capability and resilience.
What We can offer you:
- Flexible work options working within operational requirements.
- Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Access to Fitness Passport.
What we trust you to deliver:
- Lead development of asset management strategy, policy and plans.
- Oversee asset data quality, systems and reporting.
- Provide lifecycle, renewal and disposal advice aligned with LTFP.
- Lead continuous improvement, compliance and stakeholder engagement.
What you will need to be successful:
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Asset Management.
- Proven strategic asset management experience.
- Strong capability in lifecycle planning, financial modelling and risk management.
- Demonstrate leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
Full Time: 35 hours a week. Salary: A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with their relevant skills and experience. Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 4:00pm.
We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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