Asset Management Specialist

About the role:

Council is seeking an application from an enthusiastic, experienced and suitably qualified person to join our team in the position of Asset Management Specialist.

Joining the Assets & Infrastructure team you will be responsible for participating in the delivery of a wide variety of asset management services, developing and implementing projects, contributing to the development of Council’s annual infrastructure program, contributing to the development of asset management plans, and participating in the valuation of Council’s assets. 

This is a permanent full-time position, 5 days per week, based at our Wedderburn office, with flexible working arrangements available.

Band 6 salary range $89,923.60 to $97,414.20 per annum pro-rata plus employer superannuation.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering, accounting, or relevant experience.
• Asset management experience and knowledge of local government infrastructure asset management and valuation processes, procedures and practices.
• Efficient written communication skills with demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports, executive submissions, policies, standard procedures and correspondence with members of the public.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use relevant software e.g. asset management systems, database management, spreadsheets, word processing, scheduling and computer based estimating.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills and abilities.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Daniel McQueen on 0417 336 872.

About us:

Be part of an organisation that understands the importance of work life balance and offers a variety of policies and practices to support you with this. At Loddon, we firmly believe in the importance of investing in our staff.

Located in a unique and wonderful part of Central Victoria, about 175 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Loddon Shire is home to over 7500 residents, and supports a vibrant and growing agribusiness and horticulture sector. We deliver a broad range of programs and services to enhance the sustainability and liveability for the community.

Carpool services are on offer for travel between Marong and Wedderburn.

To apply:

Please download the application guidelines(PDF, 362KB) and the position description(PDF, 157KB) from the Council website.

Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description to be considered for an interview.

You can apply by the following methods:

• submit via email to recruitment@loddon.vic.gov.au
• submit by mail marked ‘confidential’ to, Manager Organisation Development, Loddon Shire Council, PO Box 21, Wedderburn, 3518
• via the application form on Council’s website.

Applications for this position will close on Monday 28 October 2024 at 5pm.