Asset Management Officer

Proactive Projects Pty Ltd; Douglas Shire; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Projects Pty Ltd, on behalf of Douglas Shire Council, seeks an experienced Asset Management Officer for the Mossman Depot in Far North Queensland. You will capture and maintain asset data, support the 10-year capital works program, and contribute to renewal planning using the Assetic database.

The role is on-site with flexible remote work up to one day per week after settling in. Start is November 2026 for at least 3 months, with a possible extension; you will liaise with consultants

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent asset management experience.
• Strong data management skills.
• Experience reading as-constructed drawings.
• Knowledge of Civil infrastructure and asset management.
• Experience managing engineering consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain asset data in Assetic
• Liaise with external asset management consultants
• Review internal asset management information
• Contribute to long-term asset management plans
• Advise internal teams on asset management
• Ensure Council information is captured in business systems

Skills

Data management

Reading as-constructed docs

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Prioritization

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Assetic

GIS

Job description

Client: Local Government, Asset Management Team, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery
Location: Mossman Depot, Far North Queensland
Start: November 2026, for a minimum of 3 months, with a possible extension
Hours: About 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, flexible between 7:30am and 4:00pm
Work style: On-site at Mossman, with remote work possibly available once settled in (up to one day a week, at the manager's discretion)

Asset Management Officer (Douglas Shire Council)

Client: Local Government, Asset Management Team, Infrastructure Planning and Delivery
Location: Mossman Depot, Far North Queensland
Start: November 2026, for a minimum of 3 months, with a possible extension
Hours: About 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, flexible between 7:30am and 4:00pm
Work style: On-site at Mossman, with remote work possibly available once settled in (up to one day a week, at the manager's discretion)

About the Role

Council is looking for an experienced Asset Management Officer to capture and maintain asset data and support the 10-year capital works program across the Douglas Shire. The focus is on data management in the Assetic database, along with condition assessments, asset capitalisations, reviewing as-constructed drawings, loading maintenance plans and using data for renewal planning. You will also support the GIS Officer with drawing interpretation and provide technical advice. Council may occasionally use you for engineering assistance.

What You'll Do

• Maintain asset data in Assetic
• Liaise with and manage external asset management consultants
• Review internal asset management information
• Contribute to long-term asset management plans
• Advise internal teams on asset management
• Make sure Council information is captured in its business systems

Assets cover community facilities, drainage, transport, water supply and wastewater.

What We're Looking For

• A degree or equivalent in engineering, or significant asset management experience
• Strong data management skills
• Experience reading as-constructed documents
• A solid understanding of civil infrastructure and asset management principles
• Experience managing engineering consultants
• Strong written, verbal, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities independently

Desirable: local government experience, Assetic experience, GIS experience

Working Conditions

• A desk and PC are provided on site
• You'll need your own mobile phone and any other devices you use for work
• Site inductions and PPE are required
• Some on-site inspections and meetings may be needed
• Travel Allowance