About the City of Kalamunda The City of Kalamunda is a local authority with a population of 60,000 located approximately a 35 minute drive from the Perth CBD providing the opportunity to work in a varied planning environment, from rural natural bushland to highly developed residential, commercial and industrial areas.

About this Opportunity

Are you an experienced asset management professional looking to make a meaningful impact? The City of Kalamunda is seeking a Senior Asset Management Officer to lead the planning, performance and continuous improvement of our asset management practices. Reporting to the Manager Asset Planning, you will provide specialist advice, drive asset management strategy, oversee critical infrastructure data and lead a small team to support informed decision-making across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence long-term infrastructure planning, contribute to financial sustainability outcomes, and help shape the future of a growing community. Based on the role objective, the position delivers specialised asset management services, leads Asset Officers, and supports the City's asset planning and reporting functions.

This version should appeal more strongly to senior asset management candidates than a traditional local government advert by emphasizing leadership, strategic influence, decision-making and long-term impact.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

- Lead the City's asset management planning, performance and reporting.
- Develop and maintain Asset Management Policies, Strategies and Plans.
- Monitor asset performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee asset condition data collection and management programs.
- Deliver asset modelling to support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate infrastructure valuations and asset capitalisation processes.




- Provide expert asset management advice across the organisation.
- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Asset Management Officers.
- Prepare key asset reports, analysis and legislative submissions.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description. The successful candidate will have the following:

- Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Diploma in Asset Management or equivalent experience.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative approach and focus on continuous improvement.
- Current WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence.
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. In addition, applications requesting work sponsorship will not be considered.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in asset management systems for organisations with substantial quantity and variety of assets.
2. Comprehensive skills and knowledge of asset planning within local government or a similar environment.
3. High level of skills and knowledge in associated software systems.
4. Highly developed analytic skills.
5. Strongly developed interpersonal skills to work in multidisciplinary business.
6. Demonstrated high-level organisational and administration skills with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately.
7.



Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing Asset Management Policies, Strategies, and Plans.

Hours of Work This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday, 75 hours per fortnight.

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary of Level 7 being $102,391 to $108,637 per annum, (depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant) plus 12% superannuation.

You will also enjoy annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Medibank/HIF/HBF Corporate Membership, Retail and lifestyle discounts via the Flare platform, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities. We have flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

How to Apply To be considered for the position please submit a cover letter that responses to the selection criteria and a current resume. Your application and other supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or through Seek - attaching a maximum of TWO separate documents.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9999 9257 9999).

Applications close Monday 9 November 2026

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Chance Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

*No agencies please.

📌 Senior Asset Management Officer (Kalamunda)
🏢 City of Kalamunda
📍 Kalamunda