Assets Engineer

About the City of Nedlands
Just 7km from Perth’s CBD, the City of Nedlands blends beachside charm, riverside beauty, and leafy suburban life. Our team is passionate about planning and delivering high-quality services that support a connected, vibrant, and sustainable community. When you work with us, you’re part of a cooperative, forward-thinking organisation that values integrity, innovation, and impact.

About the role
Reporting to the Coordinator Assets, the Assets Engineer will prepare Asset Management Plans, scope, and plan future capital works, prepare 10 Year Capital Works Plans and provide technical advice and recommendations to facilitate accurate and effective management of the City’s assets.

In addition, the position will be required to:
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure condition, performance, valuation, and other key asset data is up to date and accurately recorded;
• Liaise with the government departments, public utilities, public, elected members, staff, and other agencies on Assets related technical issues and current and future strategic works.
• Provide support to Coordinator Assets in the development and review of Asset Management Plans as well as Asset Management Procedures and Guidelines; and
• In collaboration with the Coordinator Asset Management, calculate key asset management financial ratios including asset sustainability ratio, asset consumption ratio and asset renewal funding ratio.

About the successful candidate
To be considered for the role,



you will have a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent demonstrated experience and have well-developed knowledge of asset management principles and practices together with knowledge of the development of capital budgets.

The successful applicant will also have;
• Well-developed knowledge of asset management principles and practices including condition assessment, risk assessment, maintenance practices, levels of service, asset revaluation/depreciation, forward planning, asset management strategy;
• Experience in the management, delivery, and/or maintenance of Civil Infrastructure; and
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating with and influencing stakeholders across all levels of an organisation. Advanced analytical skill of Microsoft Excel to manipulate, analyse, and present data is highly desirable.

What we offer

- A competitive salary of $98,805 - $114,945 dependant on skills and experience
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
- Up to 14% superannuation contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program & healthy workplace initiatives.
- Fitness Passport wellness program access.
- Private health insurance corporate discounts.

How to Apply To apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're the right fit for the role via the City’s website by 5pm AWST, Friday 14 August 2026.

Please note - The City reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable applicant is identified.

📌 Assets Engineer (Perth)
🏢 City of Nedlands
📍 Perth