Asset Management Officer - Join a Thriving Regional Shire in WA
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Are you an experienced Asset Management Officer looking to make a significant impact? Following exceptional growth in 2024 and with an aspiring 5-year forecast of major infrastructure projects, this dynamic regional shire in Western Australia is seeking a skilled and motivated qualified to join their innovative team.
Why Join
- Be Part of Major Projects: Contribute to some of WA’s most exciting and transformative regional initiatives.
- Career Growth: Work in a supportive environment that values professional development and innovation.
- Dynamic Team: Collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of our community.
- Regional Lifestyle: Enjoy the unique blend of professional opportunity and the relaxed, vibrant lifestyle of regional Western Australia.
About the Role
As an Asset Management Officer, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising the shire’s diverse asset portfolio. Your expertise will ensure the efficient delivery and maintenance of critical infrastructure, supporting the shire’s growth and community needs.
This role is significant in ensuring the effective management, maintenance, and financial oversight of the infrastructure assets, including roads, drainage, footpaths, parks, gardens, equipment, and street furniture. If you have a passion for asset management, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence, this role could be for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Asset management plan for road, drainage, footpaths, parks & garden, equipment, street furniture bins
- Condition assessment of roads and assets
- Assist with development of asset management plan reviews
- Input into long term financial plans – assets, depreciation, values
- Liaise with finance to ensure assets are in the general ledger, financial reporting and annual financials
- Works schedules for maintenance of assets e.g. roads, drainage
- High level computer literacy and communications
- Ability to meet deadlines and resolve problems around data
- Coordinate, review, and update Asset Management Plans (AMPs), including Action Plans, ensuring proper document management and storage in line with Shire policies.
- Monitor and report on the progress of AMP Action Plan implementation.
- Assess and report on resource requirements for implementing Action Plans across departments.
- Monitor service levels and operational risk management across all AMPs.
- Support the development and implementation of work programs and financial plans.
- Review and manage Demand Management strategies within AMPs.
- Develop and formalise asset management policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, asset management, building, or equivalent experience in a trade/construction workplace demonstrating comparable skills and knowledge.
- Strong understanding of asset management practices, financial analysis, estimating techniques, forward planning, and customer service delivery.
- Knowledge of tender preparation, contract administration, and Local Government statutory requirements.
- Experience in contractor management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration.
- Current WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s License.
- Road asset management in a remote environment, design, construction or maintenance
- Project management
- Road reporting with Main Roads and Disaster Relief Funding Roads
Employment Requirements
- This is a Regional Full Time Based
- 100-point ID check, recent National Police Clearance.
- Willing to undertake a Pre-employment medical.
- Valid ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence (WA).
- Must have full Australian working rights
Why This Opportunity?
This is your chance to contribute to high-impact projects that will shape the future of one of WA’s most progressive regional shires. With a clear vision for growth and a commitment to excellence, we’re looking for a candidate who shares our client’s ambition and drive to deliver outstanding results.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [via seek link]. For additional information, please reach out to Laura at Crisdale Recruitment (08) 6478 7788 on (08) 6478 7788.
Note: Only candidates with the right to work in Australia and a willingness to relocate to Regional WA will be considered for this position.
Join us in building a brighter future for the community in Regional WA. We can’t wait to meet you!
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