Corporate Asset Officer- Fixed Term

• Varied and challenging role will see the provide an asset management support function to the asset custodians throughout Council.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $86,250.84 plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
   

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Corporate Asset Officer - Fixed Term

Remuneration: Level 4 - annual salary commencing $86,250.84 plus superannuation  

Closing Date: Sunday 18th August 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to provide valuable asset management support to the asset custodians throughout Council, and to monitor and maintain Council's asset data.

What we are looking for

Council is seeking an experienced asset management officer with a thorough understanding of asset management principles and processes to work as an integral part of our GIS and Assets function.  Reporting to the Manager - GIS and Assets, you will be required to liaise directly with asset custodians to ensure the currency, integrity and confidence of Council's assets data, including condition assessment data.  Your responsibilities will extend to providing asset data and reporting for other areas of Council, consultants, contractors, developers, residents and government agencies.  You will have the skill to support asset acquisition processes for all asset classes and will be pivotal in the development of asset management workflows and methodologies to assist in data processing within the Council's Corporate Asset Management System.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Construction Industry White/Blue card.
• High level interpersonal communication skill to facilitate the maintenance of relationships with asset custodians and the collection of accurate asset data.
• High attention to detail with an ability to work to a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience in asset management, and/or financial management, and a sound understanding of municipal or related asset management concepts and processes.
• Experience in the use of asset management software.

Desirable for this position will be:

• Demonstrated experience in the use of CAD, GIS and FME software.
• Demonstrated experience with ADAC

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Manager - Capital Delivery and Assets, Liam Watson on 07 54810796 or email liam.watson@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Sue Rossi, Officer Recruitment on extension 07 5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au 

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here. You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

 How to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

 Applications close on Sunday 18th August 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.