Coordinator Asset Management Strategy

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 435,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 644,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

If you are passionate about asset management, have a strong leadership background, and thrive in a diverse work environment, join our dynamic team on a permanent, full-time basis as the Coordinator Asset Management Strategy.

You will be driving innovation and fostering a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a skilled Coordinator to play a pivotal role in implementing and activating our Asset Management Strategy.

Leading a team of 10 asset professionals to provide strategy, systems and to meet the regulatory requirements of Councils $5 billion infrastructure asset portfolio.

Be part of an organisation that values teamwork, customer focus, innovation, and a commitment to safety. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, preferably a degree qualification or, at the discretion of the Director, relevant qualifications in a related field
• Demonstrated extensive experience in the development and implementation of Asset Management strategies and policies
• Demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team of Asset practitioners and key external stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in the enterprise asset management systems
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated experience in long term modelling and forecasting processes and systems
• Demonstrated experience in the lifecycle management of assets typical to local government
• Demonstrated experience in risk management
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement
• Current class ‘C’ driver’s licence.

Desirable:

• Extensive experience in Asset Management, strategy and policy within local Government
• Post graduate qualification in asset management or related field
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of new technologies and sustainability initiatives.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $2,332.90 per week
• 35-hour working week
• Leaseback vehicle
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 11.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

Closing date:           Friday 30 August 2024, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Adam Cowell on 9839 6300

Internal ref:              BCC1864