- Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area
- Full time - 76 hours/fortnight.
- Balance your life with a 9-day fortnight
- Supportive and family-friendly organisation

The chance

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Asset Officer to inspect, monitor, and safeguard our Council’s infrastructure assets. Reporting directly to the Asset Management Coordinator, your role will be centred on supporting the entire lifecycle of our critical infrastructure assets.

In this hands-on role, you will need to:

- Have proven experience in conducting thorough field inspections, determining asset condition ratings and managing accurate data collection to inform strategic asset decisions.
- Assist with preparation of capital and maintenance works programs through compiling cost estimates and documentation to meet service levels and Asset Management Plans.
- Proficient in Microsoft products and experienced in using a range of systems, software, and tools to carry out data collection, asset inspections, and risk and condition ratings reports while identifying and reducing potential hazards and risks using risk matrix approaches.
- Be a practical problem-solver with a robust safety-first culture
- Have contractor and procurement management experience as you will manage scopes of work, evaluate quotes, raise work orders, and monitor on-site contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure great customer service for community members and effective communication with stakeholders.




- Be willing to gain further specific skills and experience through studies and courses provided by the council.

If this sounds like you, we here at Federation Council would love to hear from you.

*Previous applicants need not apply.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications.

1. At least over 5 years of experience in Asset Management, specifically undertaking condition rating and preparation of construction and maintenance programs.
2. Current and valid class C Drivers Licence.
3. Knowledge of infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, footpath, & drainage assets, specifically in inspecting, maintaining and repair of, particularly roads.
4. Demonstrated history of showing initiative in solving problems, improving methods and productivity and ability to seek guidance where required.
5. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills to support consultation with the public and external agencies.

What we offer

- An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
- The opportunity to explore a diversity of career paths.
- Fortnightly rostered days off.
- Be part of a team contributing to your local community.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Salary packaging through Maxxia.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
- Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $1,574.60 per week with progression up to $1,738.20 per week dependent upon skills and experience.

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