Asset Officer

Federation Council; Corowa; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Diverse career paths

Fortnightly days off

Community impact

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Work-life balance

Long service leave

Job summary

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty in Corowa is seeking an Asset Officer to inspect, monitor and safeguard council infrastructure assets. You will report to the Asset Management Coordinator and support the full asset lifecycle, from field inspections to data-driven decision making.

The role emphasizes safety, contractor oversight, cost estimation for capital and maintenance programs, and strong stakeholder communication. A proactive, practical problem-solver is ideal.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Asset Management, esp. condition rating & program prep.
• Current and valid Class C Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of roads, bridges, footpaths & drainage assets incl. inspection/repair.
• History of initiative, improving methods and productivity.
• Strong written and verbal communication for public & agency interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough field inspections and assign asset condition ratings.
• Assist with capital and maintenance program cost estimates and docs.
• Use Microsoft tools and data systems for data collection and reports.
• Identify risks using matrix approaches and suggest reductions.
• Manage scopes of work, quotes, work orders, and on-site contractors.

Skills

Asset management experience

Driver's Licence (Class C)

Infrastructure knowledge (roads,bridge

Initiative & problem solving

Communication (written & verbal)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area
• Full time - 76 hours/fortnight.
• Balance your life with a 9-day fortnight
• Supportive and family-friendly organisation

The opportunity

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Asset Officer to inspect, monitor, and safeguard our Council’s infrastructure assets. Reporting directly to the Asset Management Coordinator, your role will be centred on supporting the entire lifecycle of our critical infrastructure assets. In this hands-on role, you will need to:

• Have proven experience in conducting thorough field inspections, determining asset condition ratings and managing accurate data collection to inform strategic asset decisions.
• Assist with preparation of capital and maintenance works programs through compiling cost estimates and documentation to meet service levels and Asset Management Plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft products and experienced in using a range of systems, software, and tools to carry out data collection, asset inspections, and risk and condition ratings reports while identifying and reducing potential hazards and risks usingrisk matrix approaches.
• Be a practical problem-solver with a strong safety-first culture
• Have contractor and procurement management experience as you will manage scopes of work, evaluate quotes, raise work orders, and monitor on-site contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure great customer service for community members and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Be willing to gain further specific skills and experience through studies and courses provided by the council.

If this sounds like you, we here at Federation Council would love to hear from you.

*Previous applicants need not apply.

Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications.

1. At least over 5 years of experience in Asset Management, specifically undertaking condition rating and preparation of construction and maintenance programs.
2. Current and valid class C Drivers Licence.
3. Knowledge of infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, footpath, & drainage assets, specifically in inspecting, maintaining and repair of, particularly roads.
4. Demonstrated history of showing initiative in solving problems, improving methods and productivity and ability to seek guidance where required.
5. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills to support consultation with the public and external agencies.

What we offer

• An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills.
• The opportunity to explore a diversity of career paths.
• Fortnightly rostered days off.
• Be part of a team contributing to your local community.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary packaging through Maxxia.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on work/life balance.
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $1,574.60 per week with progression up to $1,738.20 per week dependent upon skills and experience.