Client: Local Government, Asset Management Team, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery
Location: Mossman Depot, Far North Queensland
Start: November 2026, for a minimum of 3 months, with a possible extension
Hours: About 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, flexible between 7:30am and 4:00pm
Work style: On-site at Mossman, with remote work possibly available once settled in (up to one day a week, at the manager's discretion)
About the Role
Council is looking for an experienced Asset Management Officer to capture and maintain asset data and support the 10-year capital works program across the Douglas Shire. The focus is on data management in the Assetic database, along with condition assessments, asset capitalisations, reviewing as-constructed drawings, loading maintenance plans and using data for renewal planning. You will also support the GIS Officer with drawing interpretation and provide technical advice. Council may occasionally use you for engineering assistance.
What You'll Do
- Maintain asset data in Assetic
- Liaise with and manage external asset management consultants
- Review internal asset management information
- Contribute to long-term asset management plans
- Advise internal teams on asset management
- Make sure Council information is captured in its business systems
Assets cover community facilities, drainage, transport, water supply and wastewater.
What We're Looking For
- A degree or equivalent in engineering, or significant asset management experience
- Solid data management skills
- Experience reading as-constructed documents
- A solid understanding of civil infrastructure and asset management principles
- Experience managing engineering consultants
- Strong written, verbal, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities independently
Desirable: local government experience, Assetic experience, GIS experience
Working Conditions
- A desk and PC are provided on site
- You'll need your own mobile phone and any other devices you use for work
- Site inductions and PPE are required
- Some on-site inspections and meetings may be needed
- Travel Allowance