Asset Systems Officer (Infrastructure)

Jobs in Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9‑day fortnight

Possible 4‑day week (35 hrs)

Long service leave after 5 years

Live and work in Central West NSW

Job summary

Blayney Shire Council is seeking two Asset Systems Officers to strengthen asset information, data systems and lifecycle planning. You will help translate infrastructure data into actionable financial and operational insights and work across finance and works teams to understand assets, locations, values, risks and renewal needs.

This role requires engineering/infrastructure or asset management understanding, strong data capability, and proficiency with Excel and GIS.

Qualifications

• Has an understanding of engineering, infrastructure or asset management.
• Is confident working with financial information, budgets, forecasting, data, and reconciliations.
• Has strong systems, Excel, GIS, database or asset management system capability.
• Can analyse information and turn it into practical recommendations.
• Is pro-active, organised, curious and willing to get into the details.
• Can work effectively across technical, operational and financial teams.
• Is committed to making a genuine contribution to our shire and our community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Council's asset information and systems.
• Support asset planning and lifecycle management.
• Turn infrastructure data into useful financial and operational information.
• Collaborate with finance and works department to understand assets, their location, value, risk and renewal needs.

Skills

Engineering understanding

Financial acumen

Systems/data capability

Excel

GIS

Asset management system

Tools

GIS

Database

Asset management system

Job description

Make a real difference to the infrastructure of our community
We are seeking two (2) practical, capable and process-oriented Asset Systems Officers to assist in the continuous improvement of our asset management function.
This is an opportunity for someone who can bring together engineering understanding, financial acumen and strong systems/data capability and use those skills to support better decisions across council.

About The Role

You will play an important role in maintaining and improving Council's asset information and systems, supporting asset planning and lifecycle management, and turning infrastructure data into useful financial and operational information.
You will work closely with our finance and works department helping Council understand:

• What assets we have and where they are
• Asset condition, value, risk and maintenance needs
• When assets need renewal or replacement
• How better system data can improve decision-making
• Please see attached Position Description for more information

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an understanding of engineering, infrastructure or asset management
• Is confident working with financial information, budgets, forecasting, data, and reconciliations
• Has strong systems, Excel, GIS, database or asset management system capability
• Can analyse information and turn it into practical recommendations
• Is pro-active, organised, curious and willing to get into the details
• Can work effectively across technical, operational and financial teams
• Is committed to making a genuine contribution to our shire and our community

Think your experience doesn't quite fit?
That's okay.
We are deliberately looking beyond traditional asset management roles. You may come from engineering, works, GIS, finance, mining, utilities, construction or infrastructure.
Experience in Local Government is valuable, but the right mindset and transferrable skills are more important.
If you're someone who understands how things work, is comfortable with numbers and systems, and wants a role where your work has a tangible community impact, we'd like to hear from you.

What We Offer

• 9-day fortnight, in a secure full-time position
• Flexibility which may extend to a possible 4-day week arrangement (35 hours per week)
• Long service leave entitlements after 5 years
• The salary range for this position is currently within the range of $1,467.79 to $1,687.96 per week + Super
• Chance to live and work in the beautiful Central West NSW region https://thinkorangeregion.com.au/

Pre-Employment Screening
Please note that pre-employment checks, including hearing and drug & alcohol screening will be required
Our Commitment to Safety
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and healthy working environment for all staff. You'll be expected to actively participate in safety training, follow Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures, and contribute to the development of safe work practices
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blayney Shire Council is a merit based Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all individuals, including, but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women, mature-aged applicants, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace for everyone
If you are ready to help shape the future of Council’s asset portfolio, we welcome your application

We note that applications for this position will close on 30th September 2026.