Asset Engineer

Byron Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Supportive and collaborative workplace

Annual salary reviews

Diverse and meaningful work that helps

Job summary

Byron Shire Council is seeking an Asset Engineer to on-site inspect assets, collect condition data, and drive lifecycle planning and renewal strategies. You will develop long-term asset management plans, support data systems, and prepare business cases informing strategic decisions.

With GIS and strong analytical skills, you will collaborate with teams and stakeholders to deliver improvements, while maintaining customer service and safe work practices in a rewarding community setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in asset inspections, condition assessment and infrastructure asset management.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, renewal strategies and asset management principles.
• Experience using asset management systems and technology, with GIS experience highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and safe work practices.
• A current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Undertake asset inspections and collect asset condition data in the field.
• Analyse asset performance and lifecycle information to support maintenance and renewal planning.
• Develop and update long-term asset management plans and investment programs.
• Support the management and continuous improvement of Council's asset information systems and asset data.
• Prepare business cases, reports and recommendations that inform strategic asset decisions.
• Assist with asset revaluations, budget planning and financial reporting.
• Support the use of GIS, modelling and asset management software to improve asset
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, consultants and stakeholders to deliver asset management initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Asset inspections

Data analysis

Lifecycle planning

Asset management

GIS experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Asset Management

Civil Engineering

Job description

Help drive smarter infrastructure decisions that benefit our community for years to come.

We're looking for an Asset Engineer who enjoys getting out on site, digging into data and turning insights into action. In this role, you'll help guide how Council plans, maintains and renews its infrastructure assets, balancing long-term sustainability with community needs. Combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and plenty of variety, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while growing your career in one of Australia's most sought-after locations.

Note: This role is based in the Byron Shire of Northern NSW. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake asset inspections and collect asset condition data in the field.
• Analyse asset performance and lifecycle information to support maintenance and renewal planning.
• Develop and update long-term asset management plans and investment programs.
• Support the management and continuous improvement of Council's asset information systems and asset data.
• Prepare business cases, reports and recommendations that inform strategic asset decisions.
• Assist with asset revaluations, budget planning and financial reporting.
• Support the use of GIS, modelling and asset management software to improve asset
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, consultants and stakeholders to deliver asset management initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What we look for

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in asset inspections, condition assessment and infrastructure asset management.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, renewal strategies and asset management principles.
• Experience using asset management systems and technology, with GIS experience highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and safe work practices.
• A current driver's license.

About the opportunity

Help drive smarter infrastructure decisions that benefit our community for years to come.

We're looking for an Asset Engineer who enjoys getting out on site, digging into data and turning insights into action. In this role, you'll help guide how Council plans, maintains and renews its infrastructure assets, balancing long-term sustainability with community needs. Combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and plenty of variety, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while growing your career in one of Australia's most sought-after locations.

Note: This role is based in the Byron Shire of Northern NSW. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake asset inspections and collect asset condition data in the field.
• Analyse asset performance and lifecycle information to support maintenance and renewal planning.
• Develop and update long-term asset management plans and investment programs.
• Support the management and continuous improvement of Council's asset information systems and asset data.
• Prepare business cases, reports and recommendations that inform strategic asset decisions.
• Assist with asset revaluations, budget planning and financial reporting.
• Support the use of GIS, modelling and asset management software to improve asset
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, consultants and stakeholders to deliver asset management initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What we look for

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in asset inspections, condition assessment and infrastructure asset management.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, renewal strategies and asset management principles.
• Experience using asset management systems and technology, with GIS experience highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and safe work practices.
• A current driver's license.

We offer:

• A permanent full-time position (working 35 hours per week).
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $102,109 to $118,309 per annum full time equivalent (dependent upon skills and experience).
• 12% Superannuation.

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Fitness Passport.
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Annual salary reviews.

• Diverse and meaningful work that directly supports community infrastructure.

Location:

This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons.

Contact:

Christopher Soulsby - Manager Assets & Major Projects. Ph: (02) 6626 7***.

Closing date:

12pm (NSW time), Monday 12 October 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication.

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.