Coordinator Assets

Overview

Bland Shire Council is seeking a skilled and visionary Coordinator Assets to lead its asset management division. This role goes beyond simple asset register maintenance; it focuses on transforming asset condition assessments, risk evaluations, financial data, and other pertinent information into strategic priorities that shape maintenance, renewal, capital investments, and long-term Council planning.

Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a blend of technical knowledge, financial acumen, and strategic foresight, supported by qualifications in Civil Construction, Asset Management, Finance, or comparable fields, alongside solid experience managing infrastructure assets.
• A comprehensive grasp of the asset lifecycle is vital, encompassing areas such as condition assessment, risk analysis, asset valuation, renewal scheduling, lifecycle cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and developing long-term financial plans. Success in this role hinges on the ability to integrate this information to guide sustainable infrastructure investments.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills are essential. The candidate should be capable of evaluating broad perspectives, scrutinizing data accuracy, questioning conventional processes, and uncovering opportunities to enhance Council’s asset management methods.
• Effective communication skills and relationship-building capacities are crucial, as is sound professional judgment to work collaboratively across operational, technical, and financial units within the Council.
• A commitment to workplace safety, equal opportunity employment, and promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive culture is required.
• A current Class C Drivers Licence is mandatory.

Benefits

• Supportive family-oriented workplace with friendly colleagues.
• Competitive remuneration with prospects for salary increments.
• Five weeks of annual leave.
• Eligibility for 6.5 weeks of long service leave after five years.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Nine-day fortnight work schedule.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Provision or subsidization of personal protective equipment and corporate uniforms.
• Compensation for overtime, allowances, and call-out penalties as applicable.
• Hourly base rate starting at $55.89.
• Council contribution to superannuation of 12%.

Additional Information

Applicants are advised to review the official Position Description before applying and should provide detailed, relevant examples of skills and experience in their application responses. For more details, potential applicants may contact Steve Reid at (02) 6972 2266.

The closing date for applications is 17 September 2026.

About Bland Shire

Bland Shire is a community that values its people, respects its environment, looks toward a promising future, and takes pride in its collective spirit.