Join Wagga Wagga City Council’s Infrastructure Services team and play an important role in planning and coordinating the maintenance of Council’s transport and public infrastructure assets.

As the Maintenance Works Programmer, you’ll develop and manage annual and forward maintenance programs, using asset condition, risk, service levels, inspection information and operational requirements to determine where maintenance activities are needed and how they should be prioritised.

You’ll work closely with engineering, operations, asset management and delivery teams to turn asset data and operational information into practical maintenance programs that support the safety, performance and long-term sustainability of Council’s infrastructure.

The role also provides leadership and supervision to Asset Officers, making this an opportunity to contribute to both the effective delivery of Council’s maintenance program and the development of a collaborative and accountable team.

If you enjoy working with data, solving problems, planning ahead and seeing your work translate into practical outcomes, this could be the chance for you.

What We Will Offer You

- Permanent, full-time position.
- Remuneration of $3,476.98 gross per fortnight with the opportunity to progress to $4,172.38 gross per fortnight + superannuation (12%).
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Council's Flexible Working Hours Agreement and MyLeave.
- Opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career growth.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

As The Maintenance Works Programmer, You Will

- Develop and maintain annual and forward maintenance programs across Council’s transport and public infrastructure.
- Use asset condition, risk, service levels,



inspections and operational information to prioritise maintenance works.
- Coordinate maintenance programming with operational teams and support the transition of assets from maintenance to capital renewal.
- Use asset management systems and data to inform programming decisions and identify emerging maintenance needs and risks.
- Prepare programs, reports and briefings to support effective decision-making.
- Allocate programmed works to the appropriate Works Supervisor or Coordinator.
- Lead and support Asset Officers, including allocating work, setting priorities and monitoring performance.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, finance and asset management teams to deliver practical and cost-effective outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, asset lifecycle planning and sound governance.

You'll Be Successful In This Role If You

- Have relevant qualifications in infrastructure, asset management, planning, project delivery or a related discipline.
- Have substantial experience in maintenance planning, asset management or infrastructure programming.
- Can analyse asset condition, risk and operational information to prioritise works.
- Have strong analytical, problem-solving and planning skills.
- Are confident using asset management systems, GIS and Microsoft Office.
- Have well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills.




- Can lead and support a team while working effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Have a strong focus on safety, service delivery, value for money and continuous improvement.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council acknowledges that applicants may use AI tools to assist with preparing their application. If you do, please ensure your application reflects your own skills and experience. Candidates progressing through the recruitment process should be prepared to discuss and expand on all aspects of their application, including their responses to the focus questions. What is next? Applications close Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 11.59pm AEDT with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 26 October 2026. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact John Blackmore, Asset Assessment Coordinator on 02 6926 4629. As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position. Selected candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.

📌 Maintenance Works Programmer (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 City of Wagga Wagga
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