Careers at Council
Asset Management Lead
Closes: Jan 22, 2025
- Modern, dynamic and contemporary working environment
- Ongoing opportunity paid at Level 8 ($109,765.12 - $115,110.17) + Super
- Generous employee benefits and professional development opportunities
About us
City of Palmerston is the Northern Territory’s fast growing and second largest city that is located 20 kilometres south-east of the Northern Territory’s capital Darwin. It has a population of approx. 40,000 and is currently undergoing a significant period of infrastructure growth and development.
City of Palmerston (CoP) is “A Place for People”. We place people at the centre of all that we do and deliver, by providing excellent services to our community.
Our Commitment to You and Our Customers
At CoP we value
- Teamwork
- Commitment and Accountability
- Sustainability and Self-Sufficient
- Quality Resources
- A culture of Continuous improvement
In addition to our focus on culture, values, and behaviours, we embed our Customer Service Charter in everything we do both internally and externally. The pillars of our Customer Service Charter are:
- Make it easy for customer
- Perform with pride
- Listen, learn and act
- Evaluate and improve
About the Opportunity
The City of Palmerston Capability Framework describes the capabilities and associated behaviours expected of Council employees at every level. These capabilities relate to generic knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviours required by employees to perform their roles effectively.
The position is within a fast-paced and busy environment and reports to the Information and Technology Manager. It provides matrixed responsibility for the delivery of services and programs across a multidisciplinary organisation and Directorates. It requires a person who is experienced, calm, flexible, people—and client-focused, well-organized, and able to work under pressure.
Working with the Information and Technology Manager, the Lead is responsible for the leadership and management of a range of programs and services that contribute to the delivery of the City of Palmerston Community Plan, including:
- Asset Data and Systems
- Asset Management Plans
- Asset Renewal Programs
- Corporate Reporting and Plans
- Fleet Management
About You
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or GIS (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years’ experience in local government asset management or diploma-level qualifications with a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of asset databases, including GIS systems
- Knowledge of infrastructure asset management, including civil infrastructure, and the preparation of asset management plans and programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage a small team
- Proficient in the use of computer software and systems.
- Demonstrated ability to apply collaborative consulting skills across various disciplines.
- A focus on achieving customer-centric results, with an ability to establish clear, specific goals and objectives and to monitor progress towards those ends, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Sound awareness of social, economic, environmental, cultural, and political issues impacting programs and service delivery.
- Sound knowledge of financial and human resource management.
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to convey and impart complex information in an easy-to-understand format, including verbal, written, public presentation and negotiating skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively and influence positive outcomes.
The role will promote and exemplify Council’s vision to meet community expectations, deliver organisational key performance indicators and maintain accountabilities in line with the Community Plan and customer ethos of “people are at the centre of all we do and deliver”.
What you receive
- Competitive leave entitlement with 6 weeks Annual leave a year
- Training & Professional Development opportunities
- A great team who will support you to achieve professionally and personally
- Access to wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Salary Continuance
Diversity
At City of Palmerston, we embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Successful applicants will be required to prove their eligibility to work in Australia, possess a Class C Driver's Licence, be willing to undergo a criminal history check and provide documentation regarding their qualifications/ licences prior to the City of Palmerston's employment offer being confirmed.
To Apply:
To view a copy of the position description and to 'Apply' please see below.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 21 January 2025
