Asset Management Lead - Local Government (Contract)

Byron Shire Council; Mullumbimby; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commuter lease vehicle

12% Superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Job summary

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Asset Management Coordinator to lead strategic planning, development, and continuous improvement of the council's asset management framework. You will align asset planning with long‑term financial sustainability, capital investment and service delivery for the community.

You will oversee the asset management team, drive programs, policies, systems and reporting, and champion best‑practice asset management to deliver value for Byron Shire.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in asset management, engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in strategic asset management, lifecycle planning, and local government contexts.
• Demonstrated leadership coordinating specialist staff and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong capability in asset data management, analysis, and reporting using asset management systems and GIS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaborative, outcomes‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the asset management system, policies, and plans.
• Coordinate asset management programs to support strategic, operational, and long‑term financial planning.
• Maintain accurate asset data to support governance, audit, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Develop and manage forward capital investment, renewal, and maintenance programs.
• Prepare reports, budgets, business cases, and performance information for Council and management.
• Lead and support staff and coordinate asset management activities across the organisation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the community, on asset management and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety, environmental, and organisational requirements.

Skills

Asset management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Data analysis & GIS

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Asset management, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Asset management software

GIS

Job description

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced Asset Management Coordinator to lead strategic planning, development, and continuous improvement of the council's asset management framework. You will align asset planning with long‑term financial sustainability, capital investment and service delivery for the community.

You will oversee the asset management team, drive programs, policies, systems and reporting, and champion best‑practice asset management to deliver value for Byron Shire.