Council is seeking an experienced Senior Asset Officer to maintain Council’s asset management data, systems and processes to support the effective management of infrastructure and ensure service levels across the Douglas Shire are achieved in accordance with sound asset management principles and practices.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

- Develop, implement, monitor and review asset management procedures and work instructions in accordance with legislation, relevant standards and guidelines.
- Co-ordinate and manage the condition assessment program for all Council’s fixed assets.
- Maintain Councils asset management database through engagement with external specialists and internal staff.
- Contribute to Councils asset renewal program across all asset classes through the collation, assessment and interpretation of data.
- Provide specialist asset management advice and support across all areas of Council.
- Provide specialist input into the development and review of Councils Asset Management Plans
- Deliver asset management training and system support to Council Officers
- Liaise with external stakeholders on asset management related issues and enquiries.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure all corporate information is captured within Council’s business systems adhering to Record keeping policies and procedures.




- Other duties as directed by the Team Leader Asset Management.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

- Bachelor of Engineering / Asset Management and / or relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in the development, coordination and review of processes, procedures and systems for asset management.
- Working knowledge of asset management theory.
- Demonstrated experience in data management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Proven ability to undertake tasks and duties in a logical and objective manner.
- Experience in analysis of large quantities of data to produce reports, graphs, and/or tables.
- Well-developed reporting and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of quality service to internal and external customers.
- Robust customer service focus.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with and build relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound time management skills.
- Demonstrated initiative with a proactive approach.
- Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- High level of problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Experience in and commitment to working in a team environment.

Applications close: 5pm Friday 30 October 2026

Click Here To Apply

📌 Senior Asset Officer (Mossman)
🏢 Douglas Shire Council
📍 Mossman