Coordinator Asset Management

Sutherland Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking an experienced Coordinator Asset Management to lead strategic planning and lifecycle management of community infrastructure assets across transport, parks, buildings and public lighting. You will steer a specialist team, shape long-term asset strategies and investment plans to meet a growing community's needs.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders, develop business cases and funding submissions, and drive data-driven decisions to prioritise capital works while

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, infrastructure planning or project delivery.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience developing strategies, business cases and long-term plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Asset Management team.
• Drive asset management planning, policies and strategies.
• Prepare business cases, funding submissions and investment proposals.
• Oversee service level reviews and long-term asset planning.
• Inform capital works priorities through data-driven decision making.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders across Council.
• Build strong relationships with community, government and industry partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Business case development

Education

Engineering or Construction degree

Job description

Lead the future of community infrastructure We're seeking an experienced Coordinator Asset Management to lead the strategic planning and lifecycle management of Council's infrastructure assets, including transport, parks and open spaces, buildings, foreshore assets and public lighting. Reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager, you'll lead a specialist team responsible for shaping long-term asset strategies, developing investment plans, and ensuring our infrastructure continues to meet the needs of a growing community.

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Asset Management team.
• Drive asset management planning, policies and strategies.
• Prepare business cases, funding submissions and investment proposals.
• Oversee service level reviews and long-term asset planning.
• Inform capital works priorities through data-driven decision making.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders across Council.
• Build strong relationships with community, government and industry partners.

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative leader who can translate technical information into practical outcomes. You'll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction or a related discipline.
• Experience in asset management, infrastructure planning or project delivery.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience developing strategies, business cases and long-term plans.
• A passion for continuous improvement and community outcomes.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to influence how Council plans, invests in and manages critical community infrastructure.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• A key leadership role with genuine organisational impact.
• Opportunities to shape long-term infrastructure outcomes.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and flexible working opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Package: $121,932 - $142,456 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent Full Time Working 35 hours per week.
• You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Richard Wright, Strategic Asset Manager [e-mail] for any job specific enquiries.

Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [e-mail] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

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