Asset Information Officer

Council Jobs; Nambour; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

9-day fortnight & hybrid WFH

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking an Asset Information Officer to capture, validate and maintain asset information within Council's GIS and asset management systems. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers and custodians to ensure data supports planning, maintenance and decision-making.

Based in Sunshine Coast City Hall, the role offers a diverse infrastructure landscape and a hybrid work model, with opportunities to develop GIS expertise and contribute to sustainable regional

Qualifications

• Qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, Engineering Technology or related discipline, or equivalent asset information experience.

Responsibilities

• Capture, validate and register asset information from records, spatial data and drawings.

Skills

GIS

Spatial data management

Data quality management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Spatial Science or related discipline

Engineering Technology or related experience in asset information management

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Enterprise GIS environments

Job description

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Asset Management Branch plays a vital role in managing Council’s fleet, facilities, asset information and long-term asset planning to ensure community assets remain reliable, well-maintained and fit for the future. Supporting one of Australia’s most sustainable regions, the branch works across a diverse infrastructure portfolio and contributes to informed decision-making that benefits the Sunshine Coast community.

As an Asset Information Officer, you will be responsible for capturing, validating and maintaining asset information within Council's corporate spatial and asset management systems. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders including project managers, engineers, contractors and asset custodians to ensure infrastructure information is accurately recorded, maintained and available to support planning, maintenance, reporting, financial recognition and operational decision-making.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for GIS, engineering and asset information professionals to further develop their expertise within a large and diverse local government infrastructure environment.

Asset classes include transport infrastructure, drainage, parks, recreation facilities and other Council-owned assets that support our growing region.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture, validate and register asset information from as-constructed records, spatial data, engineering drawings and supporting documentation.
• Review, verify and quality-check asset records, technical drawings and associated datasets to ensure compliance with Council standards.
• Maintain high standards of data quality to ensure asset information is accurate, complete, consistent and fit for purpose across corporate systems.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, contractors and internal stakeholders to obtain, validate and maintain accurate asset information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of asset information processes, procedures, documentation and data standards.
• Support the effective management of Council's spatial and asset information systems through the application of best-practice data management principles.

This position is based at Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring a combination of technical expertise, attention to detail and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

You will have:

• Qualifications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Spatial Science, Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience in asset information management.
• Demonstrated experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, enterprise GIS environments and spatial data management workflows.
• A strong understanding of asset information systems, spatial datasets and data quality management principles.
• The ability to interpret engineering plans, design drawings, as-constructed documentation and technical specifications, ensuring asset information is captured accurately and consistently.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on data accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach and commitment to contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Experience working with enterprise asset management systems and local government infrastructure data will be highly regarded.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility:We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras:Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.