Engineer Asset

Townsville City Council; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave

14 weeks paid Parental Leave

Uniforms and PPE provided

Annual wage progression

13.5% superannuation

Job summary

Townsville City Council is seeking an Engineer Asset to manage water, wastewater, waste, civil or open space assets. You will use data-driven asset management to shape 10-year renewal and upgrade programs and advise on lifecycle costs and risk.

You will collaborate with operational teams to optimise performance and deliver sustainable outcomes for Townsville’s community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification with eligibility for Engineers Australia.
• Experience in asset management and long-term capital planning.
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop 10-year capital renewal and upgrade programs.
• Assess asset condition, performance and risk to support decisions.
• Advise on maintenance, renewal and replacement strategies.
• Collaborate with operations to optimise asset performance.
• Translate asset data into practical recommendations for investment.

Skills

Asset management

Engineering

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

GIS

Microsoft Office

Lifecycle management

Regulatory knowledge

Open space assets

Education

Engineering degree

Eligible for Engineers Australia

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Division/Section: Infrastructure and Operations - Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning

Position Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)

Salary Range: $102,640 - $133,185 per annum + super (Depending on Qualifications & experience)

Location: Townsville

Application Close: 11:45pm, Tuesday 24 November 2026

About The Role

As an Engineer Asset, you will play a key role in the strategic management of Council's water, wastewater, waste, civil or open space infrastructure assets. Working within the Engineering and Asset Infrastructure Planning team, you will use data-driven asset management practices to assess asset condition, performance, risk and lifecycle costs, helping to shape long-term investment decisions for essential community infrastructure.

You will develop and maintain 10-year capital renewal and upgrade programs, contribute to asset management plans, undertake condition and risk assessments, and provide expert advice on maintenance, renewal and replacement strategies. This role also works closely with operational and maintenance teams to optimise asset performance while delivering sustainable outcomes for the Townsville community.

About You

You are a qualified engineering professional with extensive experience in asset management and a passion for delivering sustainable infrastructure outcomes. You combine strong analytical skills with a collaborative approach and can confidently translate complex asset data into practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia.


• A current Queensland \"C\" Class Driver Licence.


• Demonstrated experience in asset engineering, asset management or a related field.


• Proven experience developing long-term capital renewal and upgrade programs.


• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, condition assessment and risk-based decision making.


• Experience using corporate systems such as GIS, business management systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.


• Well-developed analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.


• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety and continuous improvement.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and best practice asset management principles.


• Experience in infrastructure asset condition assessment, degradation modelling or asset performance analysis will be highly regarded.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of critical infrastructure across one of Australia's largest regional cities while contributing to Council's vision of growing Townsville through sustainable asset management and innovation.

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading


• 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave


• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave


• Domestic and Family Violence Leave


• Natural Disaster Leave


• Uniforms and PPE provided (if applicable)


• Annual wage progression


• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members


• Salary Sacrifice opportunities


• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs


• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities


• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses


• Employee Assistance Program


• The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We're committed to supporting our people through a strong focus on work-life balance, a positive and inclusive culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our community.

Contact Person: S. Basu

Contact Email: [e-mail] (for position enquiries only)

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.