Asset Management Coordinator

Asset Management Coordinator

Published on 04 February 2026

Find the perfect balance between career and lifestyle in the Burdekin — where thriving communities, natural beauty, and opportunity come together. From golden beaches and winding rivers to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef just offshore, the Burdekin offers an enviable way of life, rewarding work, and a warm, welcoming community.

The Burdekin Shire truly has it all — a relaxed lifestyle, excellent boating and fishing, quality sports facilities, public and private schooling options to Grade 12. Enjoy vibrant cultural venues and community events, all within a prosperous region located just an hour from Townsville and two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

Burdekin Shire Council seeks an Asset Management Coordinator to develop, implement, and maintain the Council’s Asset Management System to support effective service delivery. The role involves leading staff education and engagement in asset management practices while collaborating with managers and finance to ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and strategic plans.

Council is seeking a positive and empowering leader who can deliver high quality asset management planning for the Burdekin Shire Community. In addition, you will have:  

• A background in civil engineering, GIS, building and construction and / or finance with extensive practical experience in the implementation and development of an Asset Management System.
• Proven experience in coordinating condition assessments and valuations of assets with a strong understanding of asset capitalisation, deprecation and disposal practices.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of all asset related financial reports.
• Strong understanding of Local Government infrastructure and assets and associated legislation.
• Experience with Technology One financial and asset software and GIS systems.
• Ability to build productive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Tertiary qualification within a relevant field (Engineering, Asset Management, GIS etc) will be highly regarded.

The position is being offered on a permanent basis, with a base salary range of $118,147 to $125,082 (depending on skills and experience of successful applicant) plus 12% superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave available after 7 years, locality allowance and relocation assistance, along with a supportive environment and flexible working arrangements.

Please click the following to access the position description.

• Position Description(PDF, 170KB)

For further information please contact the Manager Technical Services - Kevin Byers on (07) 4783 9800.