Senior Asset Strategy Engineer

About Us
Maitland City Council is a diverse and dynamic organisation in a rapidly growing LGA. Our Asset Team looks after over 2 billion dollars in infrastructure assets including roads, drainage, bridges and major structures. We ensure we provide the community infrastructure at an agreed level of service and in a financially sustainable way, as guided by Maitland +10. The process of asset management planning considers assets that are critical for growth, and the cost of building, maintaining and replacing these, including resources, timeframes and capabilities.

About the Role
As the Senior Asset Strategy Engineer, you will be responsible for the leadership of the day-to-day work and functioning of the Asset Strategy Team providing professional advice relating to Council's infrastructure assets. Specifically, the role will develop, implement and co-ordinate Council's Asset Management Plans, estimate asset replacement costs, review work practices, procedures and programs, and provide overall strategic direction to achieve greater efficiency and cost effectiveness.

In addition, the role requires a collaborative approach to manage and maintain Council's assets, including Council's Pavement Management system and associated support activities, ensuring data collection progression, monitoring and reporting.

Benefits
This is a permanent full-time role working 35 hours per week with a base salary ranging from $105,021

• $116,574 per year based on previous industry experience + allowances + 11% p.a superannuation + private leaseback vehicle.

  Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees including:

  • Ongoing training and development
  • Access to our Healthy Employee Program (HEP): including reduced gym memberships and subsidies for programs that improve health and wellbeing
  • Long Service Leave after five years
  • 3 weeks personal leave
  • Flexible work arrangements (ie RDO, WFH, 9-day fortnight)

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent, coupled with contemporary experience in civil infrastructure or asset management and planning. Expertise in utilising financial, asset management, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and work management systems is crucial.

As a people leader, you will have highly developed communication skills to coach and mentor staff. Ou will manage various stakeholder interactions and address challenges that arise during project execution. Lastly, your excellent ability to generate meaningful reports for decision-making will be key to success to ensure strategic alignment with organisational objectives.

Questions?
If after reading the role charter you have any questions, contact Stephen Smith, Manager Assets & Engineering on (02) 4934 9689.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.

Applications close: Sunday 19 May 2024

Please note, previous applicants need not apply

What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.

Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, and abilities. We believe all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are able to meet your needs.

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at Council" page on our website

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit our website and search 'work with us'.