Asset Manager

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This is a permanent, full-time role based at the Moruya Administration Office to provide Asset Management planning to the organisation and enable an integrated approach into the development of Council’s Delivery Program and annual Operational Plan.

Your main duties will include:

• Developing Asset Management plans, strategy and policies for all of Council’s asset classes and lead the Asset Information team to provide accurate, timely, up to date and effective Asset Information.
• Developing Asset Management documentation by use of Using Council strategies, Long Term Financial Plans, asset databases and asset condition data.
• Generating work plans with a view to program integration between Directorates and in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Facilitating multi-disciplinary Council and regional groups, networks and partnerships.
• Contributing to grant funding applications.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $126,540.79 to $139,007.44 gross per annum comprising:

• $109,651.69 to $120,454.44 base salary
• $3,837.81 to $4,215.91 Civil Liability allowance
• $13,051.29 to $14,337.09 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

A fully maintained Council leaseback vehicle (including full private usage) is also available with this position!

An offer of employment for this position is subject to medical clearance to verify that you are safely able to undertake the duties of the position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced civil engineering professional who can contribute strong organisational support, communication and excellent time management skills to ensure the efficient operation of asset management within the larger Infrastructure directorate. You will be a high achiever with an ability to lead and must demonstrate the following:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications with extensive industry experience.
• Proven experience in developing Asset Management Plans.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and specialised Asset Management software.
• A sincere focus and approach towards maintaining quality customer service.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Tom Franzen on 0419 475 823.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11:00pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.