Senior Asset Engineer

1x Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days per week
Salary: $108,609.01 to $119,007.71 pa + 11.5% super (+ Council Leaseback Vehicle)

Location: 33 Moore Street, Liverpool
Closing Date: 18th October 2024

ABOUT US

Liverpool is a vibrant city situated in the heart of Western Sydney, comprising 42 suburbs and a population of 223,000 with people from 150 nationalities and speaking 140 languages, making it one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in Australia.

Working with Liverpool City Council offers a wealth of professional opportunities, with Liverpool being one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGA’s) in metropolitan Sydney, including a diverse mix of established and new areas. The city is undergoing rapid change and development over the next decade, including transformation of the Liverpool City Centre into Sydney’s third CBD as an innovative health, education, and lifestyle precinct, construction of the Western Sydney International Airport, development of the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, and the delivery of significant infrastructure projects.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The position is a key resource of Council’s Asset Management team to assist in the development and implementation of Asset Management Plans in accordance with Councils Asset Management Policy and Strategies. The position will assist in ensuring high quality and reliable asset data and information for most efficient and cost-effective asset operation and decision making in one of the most rapidly growing cities in NSW.   

The successful applicant will be responsible for the asset management and associated operational support so as to facilitate the achievement of “best practice” asset management of Council’s infrastructure. Liverpool Council supports the health and well-being of individual staff. Council offers all staff a professional working environment, on-going training and development. 

ABOUT YOU

Our desired candidate will have the following:

•   Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent or extensive experience in Local Government Infrastructure Asset Management
• Class C Driver’s License
• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ knowledge and experience in the development and use of asset management plans, systems and strategies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sustainable asset management, budgeting, procurement processes and associated technologies.
• Well-developed IT skills appropriate to the position including MS Office suite applications.
• Demonstrated experience in communication, presentation and marketing of material, information and ideas to a broad range of stakeholders including community groups, elected representatives and senior management and staff.
• Other duties as reasonably directed by the Manager Infrastructure Planning and Coordinator Asset   Planning and Management. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Ability to accrue up to 2 days of flexitime leave per month, which equates to up to 24 days per year (This is in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave per year).
• Ability to access 2 health and wellbeing days per year.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
• 3.5% Civil liability allowance (in addition to salary).
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD, close to public transport, and with free or subsidised parking available nearby. 
• Passionate, collaborative, and friendly team, who will support you and help you grow professionally.
• Professional learning and development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

The salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.  The successful applicant is to commence in the role after 1 January 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

Click here for a copy of the position description 

For further information about the recruitment process please contact Natalie Jefferys, Talent Acquisition Partner via phone on (02) 8711 7673.

For further information about the position please contact Mohammed Morshed, Coordinator Asset Planning and Management, via phone on (02) 8711 7421.

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

To be eligible to apply for temporary positions at Liverpool City Council, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia. You must also agree to provide documentation, as proof of work rights in Australia.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and culturally diverse communities. Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.

At Liverpool City Council, we know that our people are our most valuable investment. They are the creative drive behind Council’s major projects and programs of work, and their skills and knowledge contribute to Council’s short and long-term objectives. Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.