Asset Management Officer (Douglas Shire Council)

Client: Douglas Shire Council, 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, versatile between 7:30am and 4:00pm
Work style: In office 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
Strong data management skills
Experience reading as-constructed documents
A solid understanding of civil infrastructure and asset management principles
Experience managing engineering consultants
Solid 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 in office inspections and meetings may be needed
Travel directed by Council can be claimed at cost, plus an admin fee

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