Coordinator Asset Management

Public Sector People; Grafton; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flex time

Professional development

Job summary

Clarence Valley Council in Grafton, NSW, is seeking a Coordinator Asset Management to lead a small, capable team and drive data‑driven infrastructure decisions.

You will implement the Asset Management Improvement Plan, improve asset information, and foster consistent practices across Transport, Water & Sewer, Open Spaces and Facilities.

Based in South Grafton, the role shapes long‑term planning, renewal programs and capital investment decisions with a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure asset management, asset planning or strategic asset management.
• Experience developing or improving Asset Management Plans and asset management frameworks.
• Strong analytical capability with large datasets and asset information.
• Experience using asset management systems such as TechOne or similar platforms, with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to lead and develop technical teams while influencing stakeholders across an organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's Asset Management team and work with operational managers to strengthen strategic asset management.
• Continue implementing the Asset Management Improvement Plan and build consistent asset planning approaches.
• Ensure asset information supports long‑term planning, renewal programs and capital investments.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and direction to the Asset Management team.

Skills

Asset management

Asset planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Asset Management

Civil Engineering degree

Infrastructure Planning degree

Tools

TechOne

Excel

Job description

Clarence Valley Council | Grafton, NSW

Lead strategic Asset Management. Improve the data behind every infrastructure decision.

Public Sector People is partnering exclusively with Clarence Valley Council to recruit a Coordinator Asset Management.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Management professional to lead a small, capable team while driving the continual improvement of Council's asset management capability across one of NSW's largest local government areas.

You'll play a key role in shaping how Council plans, manages and invests in its infrastructure, improving the quality of asset data, embedding consistent practices across the organisation and helping deliver smarter, data-driven capital investment decisions.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Infrastructure, you'll lead Council's Asset Management team and work closely with operational managers across Transport, Water & Sewer, Open Spaces and Facilities to strengthen strategic asset management across the organisation.

You'll lead the ongoing implementation of Council's Asset Management Improvement Plan, continue improving systems and processes, and help build a consistent approach to asset planning across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

Working alongside Finance and operational teams, you'll ensure asset information supports long‑term planning, renewal programs, capital investment decisions and future service delivery.

You'll also lead a team of Asset Management professionals, providing guidance, mentoring and direction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

It's a rare opportunity to combine leadership, strategic thinking, systems improvement and hands‑on asset management in one role.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys improving systems, solving complex problems and helping organisations make better infrastructure decisions.

You’ll Ideally Bring

• Experience in infrastructure asset management, asset planning or strategic asset management.
• Experience developing or improving Asset Management Plans and asset management frameworks.
• Strong analytical capability with confidence working with large datasets and asset information.
• Experience using asset management systems such as TechOne or similar enterprise platforms, with advanced Excel skills highly regarded.
• The ability to lead and develop technical teams while influencing stakeholders across an organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning or a related discipline.

Local Government experience is highly regarded; however we'd also welcome candidates from utilities, state government or other large infrastructure organisations with complex asset portfolios and mature asset management practices.

Why Clarence Valley?

Clarence Valley offers the opportunity to influence how an entire organisation plans, manages and invests in its infrastructure while enjoying one of Australia's most picturesque regional locations.

Based in South Grafton on the NSW North Coast, you'll enjoy easy access to beautiful beaches, the Clarence River, national parks and vibrant regional communities, all while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

In Return, You’ll Receive

• Salary of $108,853-$129,809 + super
• Civil Liability Allowance (3.5%)
• Leaseback vehicle
• Flex time and a 35-hour working week
• Fitness Passport
• Ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to lead the next phase of Council's Asset Management maturity journey and make a lasting impact across the organisation.