Asset Management Projects Officer

Permanent Full Time

$95,403 – $102,717 (plus 11.5% super and annual pay increases)

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime & WFH

Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.

Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

Your New Career

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Management and Project Management professional to join our growing Assets and Engineering team who play a vital part in supporting our community through managing Council’s large asset portfolio of roads, buildings, drainage, and open space assets. You will be involved in both the planning and delivery for the replacement of these assets at the end of their useful lives for the benefit of our community.

In this role you will assist in the Asset Management function and provision of services by:

• Managing of Council’s asset portfolio and delivering principles within Council’s asset policies, strategies, and plans
• Delivering assigned scope to budget programs and where required projects of up to medium complexity in accordance within scope, time and budget specifications and objectives described in project documentation such as a project charter, project plan, procurement plan, communications and engagement plan;
• Provide reports on project status including financial information.
• Coordinate project resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

What you will bring to the Role

• Relevant asset management and project management experience.
• Strong communication skills with understanding of stakeholder management

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Asset Management or similar or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Asset Management and the successful delivery of projects.
• Ability to develop and apply project tools including project charters, project scheduling / planning, budgets, risk management, stakeholder engagement plans and related project documentation
• A current Working With Children Check
• Qualifications check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).

A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in Local Government.
• Experience in delivering projects in a complex environment.
• Experience in working in cross–organisational projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, often working to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in managing staff and contractors in the achievement of project objectives.
• Well-developed communication skills including the ability to engage with project stakeholders and prepare reports.

 What you’ll love working with us

Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexi time options, RDOs
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Private use of Council vehicle
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Leave loading.

For More Information

More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description above. Select the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application. 

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Tym Guthridge on 5261 0600.

How to apply

Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter
• statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 28 July 2024.