Asset Lifecycle Officer

Wannon Water; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Inclusive workplace

Zero Harm safety focus

Health & wellbeing program

Professional development

Job summary

Wannon Water in Warrnambool is seeking a keen asset management professional to shape and improve how we manage our assets. You will help understand asset condition, develop maintenance programs, and identify replacements to ensure continued service to the community.

This part-time, 19.5 hours per week, 12-month contract offers pro rata salary of 91,529 to 99,513 plus super. You'll work across teams, capture data, and contribute to asset management planning while developing knowledge with

Qualifications

• Qualifications or relevant experience in asset management, engineering, and/or project management, or strong field experience in assets.
• Administration knowledge to capture asset and condition information in computer systems.
• Experience or knowledge of the water supply and sewerage industry.
• Experience in asset or maintenance systems, management or asset renewal planning.
• High level communication skills - the ability to distil information and concisely document it.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and with a team to improve understanding of our assets and support our maintenance, inspection and renewal programs.
• Capture and recording asset and condition information in our systems to allow informed decisions and asset strategies to senior management.
• Create asset management plans on our broad classes of assets which help manage and ensure we extract as much value from our assets as possible.
• Conduct investigative work to find out how we can better manage our assets.
• Get out in the field to find out the condition and criticality of our assets.
• Use leading software programs to help interrogate data and make recommendations on what assets need to be replaced or repaired.
• Undertake personal development opportunities by working with other industry groups and water corporations to build your asset management knowledge.

Skills

Asset management

Field experience

Administration

Water industry experience

Asset maintenance planning

Communication skills

Education

Asset management qualifications

Engineering background

Project management experience

Job description

We're looking for someone who is keen and enthusiastic to use and share their knowledge and experience to shape and improve how we manage our various assets.

You’ll help us understand the condition of our assets, developing asset management plans and creating maintenance programs and selecting assets which need to be replaced to ensure we continue to deliver our important services to the community and customers.

This is a part-time position, 19.5 hours per week, contracted for 12 months and based in Warrnambool, with a generous salary of $91,529 to $99,513 p.a. pro rata plus superannuation.

Job Description

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll:

• Work individually and with a team to improve our understanding of our assets and support our colleagues by developing maintenance, inspection and renewal programs.
• Capture and recording asset and condition information in our systems to allow informed decisions to be made, and to present asset management strategies to senior management.
• Create asset management plans on our broad classes of assets which help manage and ensure we extract as much value from our assets as possible.
• Conduct investigative work to find out how we can better manage our assets.
• Get out in the field to find out the condition and criticality of our assets.
• Use leading software programs to help interrogate data and make recommendations on what assets need to be replaced or repaired.
• Undertake personal development opportunities by working with other industry groups and water corporations to build your asset management knowledge.

Desired Skills and Experience

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with a broad skill-set who can apply their knowledge, learn new skills and contribute within a dynamic and inter-disciplinary environment. Your skills might include:

• Qualifications or relevant experience in asset management, engineering, and/or project management, or strong field experience in the management and maintenance of assets.
• Administration knowledge to capture asset and condition information in computer systems.
• Experience or knowledge of the water supply and sewerage industry.
• Experience in asset or maintenance systems, management or asset renewal planning.
• High level communication skills - the ability to distil information and concisely document it.

For further details, see the position description available here.

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Sarah van Rooy (Branch Manager Asset Systems) on 0417 337 618.

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You’ll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are

• A certified Family Inclusive Workplace
• A Work 180 endorsed employer
• Members of the Diversity Council Australia

Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 30 August 2026

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at [e-mail]. Your information will be kept completely confidential.