IT Asset Management Specialist

$91,226 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Information Services, Corporate Services
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?  

Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

This role is crucial in ensuring efficient and effective management of information technology assets within Bundaberg Regional Council. This role involves overseeing the business processes as part of a broader team for acquisition, deployment, utilisation, and disposal of IT assets to support the department's financial requirements and operational objectives.

About The Opportunity

As the Information Services Asset Management Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of IT asset management for Bundaberg Regional Council, ensuring efficient and effective lifecycle management of information technology assets, from acquisition, deployment, utilisation through to secure disposal. You will expertly manage technology hardware assets, software assets and licences, and information assets including developing a detailed inventory, and developing and implementing robust tracking systems.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or similar
• Demonstrated experience in IT asset management or IT procurement related roles
• Detailed understanding of IT procurement processes, contract negotiation and vendor management
• Demonstrated understanding of IT asset management tools, ITIL framework and IT asset management good practice
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, hardware, software and licencing models
• Strong research, analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organisation

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• Regular rostered days off
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
• Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
• An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued

The Selection Process

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve.  We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our  Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.

Closing Date: Sunday, 25, August, 2024, 11.30 pm AEST

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Sunday, 25, August, 2024, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position.  We look forward to receiving your application.