Strategic Asset Engineer

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About this Position:

The Strategic Asset Engineer plays a central role in shaping Council’s long‑term approach to infrastructure planning and asset performance. Reporting to the Manager Asset Management, this position focuses on planning, data‑driven analysis and the development of coordinated works programs that support sustainable service delivery.

You will contribute to the development of long‑term asset management plans and forward works programs, ensuring investment decisions are informed by lifecycle performance, level of service and value‑for‑money considerations. The role brings together technical analysis, financial awareness and stakeholder insight to support prioritisation across a diverse asset portfolio.

Working across the organisation, you will embed strategic asset practices into planning processes, strengthen alignment between service areas and help build organisational capability in asset management. The position also plays a key role in improving how asset data is used, translating complex information into practical recommendations that guide decision‑making.

This role suits an experienced engineer with strong analytical capability and a strategic mindset, who can connect technical asset insights with long‑term planning and deliver practical solutions that improve asset performance and sustainability.

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.

• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.

• Training and development opportunities. 

What we trust you to deliver:

• Robust forward works programs, aligning renewal, maintenance and new infrastructure planning across asset classes

• Clear, evidence‑based asset insights, using data to inform investment priorities, lifecycle decisions and service outcomes

• Well‑developed asset management plans, supporting long‑term sustainability, performance and value‑for‑money outcomes

• Integration of asset thinking into planning, ensuring asset considerations are embedded in organisational decision‑making

• Practical improvements in asset management practices, including processes, tools and methodologies

What you will need to be successful:

• Strong experience in asset planning or engineering, with the ability to apply lifecycle and service level concepts to real‑world decisions

• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capability, particularly in interpreting complex asset data and performance trends

• Ability to work across teams and influence outcomes, translating technical information into clear, actionable insights

• Sound understanding of asset management principles, standards and regulatory requirements

• A forward‑thinking and improvement mindset, with the ability to introduce better approaches to planning, prioritisation and performance management

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Full Time: 70 hours a fortnight 

Salary: A competitive salary will be offered to the successful applicant commensurate with their relevant skills and experience.

Closing date: Monday 15 June at 9:00am. However, applications will be assessed as they are received.

Contact: If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Pym, Acting Manager, Asset Management, on (02) 6625 0549.

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are set out in the Local Government (State) Award and in relevant Council policies, procedures, and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include health assessments, validation of the right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments, and referee checks.

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.