Asset Management Officer

Central Coast; Ulverstone; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Coast Council is seeking an Asset Management Officer to ensure accuracy and strategic value of asset information. You will work with the Manager Asset Services, Finance and operations to support evidence-based decision-making and long-term asset planning.

You will administer and improve the Asset Management System (e.g., Conquest), assist with mobile data capture and help staff build capability through training and consistent practices.

Qualifications

• Experience administering and developing Asset Management Systems (Conquest).
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle costing, valuations, depreciation and related financial processes.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with asset data analysis and modelling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Experience in Local Government asset management.
• Experience with GIS spatial data and integration with asset systems.
• Experience with asset condition inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and develop Asset Management System (e.g., Conquest).
• Support mobile data capture.
• Build capability by training staff and promoting consistent asset practices.
• Analyse, model and report to inform Asset Management Plans, GIS mapping, dashboards and financial inputs.

Skills

Asset management

Analytical skills

Communication

Prioritisation

Stakeholder management

Tools

Conquest

Job description

We’re seeking a motivated Asset Management Officer to play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and strategic value of Council’s asset information. You’ll work closely with the Manager Asset Services, Finance and operational teams to support evidence‑based decision‑making, long‑term planning and consistent asset management practices across the organisation.

You’ll administer and improve our Asset Management System (e.g., Conquest), support mobile data capture and help build capability by training staff and promoting consistent asset practices. Your analysis, modelling and reporting will directly inform Asset Management Plans, GIS mapping, dashboards and financial inputs.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and working collaboratively to strengthen Council’s asset management maturity.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience in administering and developing Asset Management Systems (e.g. Conquest).
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle costing, valuations, depreciation and related financial processes, with the ability to apply these within Council’s approved frameworks and standards.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to undertake asset data analysis and modelling, and provide sound advice and recommendations within the asset management function.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to participate in specialised discussions, explain technical asset concepts in plain language and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and achieve set goals and targets for own work.
• Experience in Local Government asset management.
• Experience with geographic information system (GIS) spatial data and/or integration with asset systems.
• Experience with asset condition inspection programs.

Salary and conditions:

• Full-time position (75 hours per fortnight).
• Central Coast Council’s Enterprise Agreement – Professional Level 2 ($52.27 per hour/$101,941 per annum).

For any enquiries, please call [phone].

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 20 November 2026.