Mid-Western Regional Council

Asset Engineer

The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of
NSW, just over 3 hours from Sydney. With it being one of regional NSW's
fastest-growing areas, Mudgee provides many reasons to relocate with great
lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city
life. The region's community is welcoming and friendly, which is why the region
has become a popular location for tree changers who have had enough of traffic
jams, congestion and long work hours.

As the Mid-Western Region continues to grow and prosper at a
steady rate, Council now employs over 450 staff members and has an exciting
opportunity for a full-time Asset Engineer to work with and support
the operational managers, engineers and asset custodians in the development and
operation of Council’s asset and maintenance management systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Implement improvements in Asset Management practice
  across the organisation
• Participate in the management of Council’s
  corporate AMIS to ensure systems development and functionality meets Council’s
  needs
• Participate in the development of annual capital
  works programs based on asset management principles and the input from
  operational managers
• Participate in the development of Councils Asset
  Management policy, strategy and plans in conjunction with operational managers
• Manage and maintain asset data including condition
  data within the Local Government Area
• Provide asset management support including
  reporting and creation of new assets and maintaining the integrity of current
  asset registers
• Implement the rollout of mobile technology to field
  staff
• Participate in the development and implementation
  of a Maintenance Management Systems
• Participate in other activities to support the
  Department including; Engineering Design work, preparation of Contract
  documentation, preparation of estimates, supervision of minor works by day
  labour or contract, investigation and resolution of traffic management issues
  and Development assessment work, as directed by the Manager Infrastructure
  Planning
• Participate in the delivery of excellent customer
  service including community consultation regarding infrastructure projects and
  services
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values
  and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement

To be successful in this role you will have

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent recognised
  by the Institute of Engineers Australia
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at
  all levels on technical advice and policy issues to both internal and external
  clients
• Experience in asset management within Local
  Government
• Ability to lead a small team to achieve corporate
  goals
• Proven ability in the use of effective decision
  making and problem solving techniques/processes
• High level of computer systems literacy
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety
  responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training

The salary range being offered for the position of Assets Engineer is $3497 -$3936 gross per fortnight/$90937-$102349 per annum (dependent on skills, qualifications
and experience) plus superannuation, a 19 day month and
long service leave after 5 years.

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in
the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that
values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for
any positions at Council.

Mid-Western Regional Council is committed to acting in the
best interest for our staff, their families and the community at large. As
such, Council requires all current staff and potential staff to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 and you will be required to provide evidence of
your vaccination status (or medical contraindication) if you’re invited for an
interview or commence employment with Council.

Further information can be obtained from:

Rusha Rayan, Asset Management Coordinator (02) 6378 2783

Kim Stanton or Ivan di Fede, HR Officers (02) 6378 2943