Casual Asset Support Officer

The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Assets Support Officer to join their team in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Assets & Infrastructure Planning Manager, you will be responsible for assisting  in the day to day operation of Council's s infrastructure assets including the collection, verification, and management of asset data, assistance with the preparation and analysis of reports, statistics and returns, and providing specialist advice on asset data maintenance and capital works project delivery for the provision of infrastructure services to the community.  

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to): 

• Capture, verify and maintain data for all infrastructure assets in Council’s Asset Management System using a variety of collection methods
• Undertake scheduled and reactive maintenance inspections of Council infrastructure assets and report any compliance issues 
• Undertake asset investigations, compile asset management reports and coordinate asset management programs with the assistance of other technical specialists within the organisation.
• Provide advice to Managers within the Infrastructure Services department for purchasing of goods and services for asset maintenance
• Investigate customer requests and provide advice to the Asset and Infrastructure Planning Manager of the outcomes and any remedial works necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance programs and service delivery agreements in consultation with other technical specialists within the organisation
• Undertake weed spraying of Council’s active recreation spaces when required
• Undertake pre and post booking inspections for Council’s facilities, and provide reports and advice on facility condition to Assets and Infrastructure Planning Manager.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications or relevant experience in Asset Inspection or related discipline
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated proficiency in customer service functions
• A demonstrated ability to co-ordinate, plan and prioritise projects to achieve desired outcomes
• A sound understanding of Local Government legislation and asset management
• Class ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained
• WHS Construction Induction Certificate (White Card)
• Working at Heights certification
• Outdoor Playground Inspectors Course: Operational Inspection – Level 2
• Working With Children Check
• Experience using databases, geographical information systems and mobile computing, with a good understanding of GIS mapping systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Relevant experience in hazard identification and Risk Management and understanding of Work Health and Safety
• Ability to rectify defects and hazards in various infrastructure asset groups
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in:

• Experience in implementing new asset management systems
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change, demonstrating a willingness to do what is required to deliver quality outcomes, within your skills, competencies and training
• Previous experience working in Local Government
• Experience in GIS applications and Council mapping software  

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $38.01 and $41.99 per hour, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
• Casual on an as needs basis
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Sunday 24 November at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com