Coordinator, Asset Engineering and Planning

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council; Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & cashback program

Job summary

Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council is seeking a Coordinator, Asset Engineering & Planning to lead asset management planning, lifecycle modelling and renewal forecasting for the Council's infrastructure. The role oversees a four-person team and coordinates input from asset owners, service managers, engineers, finance and consultants to deliver high-quality plans.

The position is full-time with flexible work arrangements and offers a salary package of AUD 131,412.84 – 145,216.24 gross per annum

Qualifications

• Holds tertiary qualifications in asset management, engineering, planning, finance, project management, business or related discipline.
• Experience in infrastructure asset planning, lifecycle modelling and long-term renewal forecasting is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and continuous improvement of asset management plans, including lifecycle modelling, renewal forecasting, asset condition, criticality, risk and levels of service.
• Provide strategic advice to prioritise capital works, maintenance, renewal and upgrade programs.
• Lead a four-person team and coordinate input from asset owners, service managers, engineers, finance, project teams and consultants.

Skills

Asset planning

Lifecycle modelling

Asset management

Renewal forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Asset management / Engineering degree

Job description

Coordinator, Asset Engineering and Planning

Position Number: 6908 Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $131,412.84 - $145,216.24 gross per annum + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 18 of the QPRC Salary System 2026) and Award increases of 4% in 2027-28 and 4% in 2028-2029.

Full-time – 35 hours per week. Flexible work arrangements will be considered.

Are you interested in helping shape how Council plans, maintains and invests in its infrastructure for the long term? Join QPRC as our Coordinator, Asset Engineering & Planning and play a key role in the future of Council’s infrastructure assets.

In this role you will:

• Lead the preparation and continuous improvement of Council’s asset management plans, including lifecycle modelling, renewal forecasting, asset condition, criticality, risk and levels of service.
• Provide strategic advice to support the prioritisation of capital works, maintenance, renewal and upgrade programs, ensuring asset planning aligns with Council’s broader strategic and financial plans.
• Lead a team of four and coordinate input from asset owners, service managers, engineers, finance, project teams and consultants to deliver high-quality plans.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds relevant tertiary qualifications in asset management, engineering, planning, finance, project management, business or a related discipline, and/or has equivalent relevant experience.
• Has demonstrated experience in infrastructure asset planning, lifecycle modelling, asset management plans and long-term renewal forecasting, with knowledge of recognised asset management frameworks highly regarded.
• Has strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex asset information into clear advice for Council.

Working with us:

Working for QPRC means getting access to a workplace in which you can see the impact you make on the local community.

• The successful candidate can also take advantage of Council’s new reward and recognition program that allows our staff to access discounts and cashback at 600+ major retailers – learn more about these benefits here.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Adam Fricker

Manager, Strategic Assets

(02) 6285 6***