City of Sydney

Senior Asset Management System Administrator

Sydney CBD

Asset Strategy & Systems/City Infrastructure & Traffic Operations (CITO)/City Services

Full Time/Permanent

$143,353.00 - $160,642.00 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision. 

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions. 

About the role

Are you an experienced professional looking for an exciting opportunity to plan, coordinate and deliver corporate asset management activities in one of the world’s most vibrant cities? The City of Sydney is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Asset Management System Administrator to coordinate the delivery of the Corporate Asset Management System's long and short-term strategies to support the City's asset management policy and strategic direction and evaluate effectiveness.

The City of Sydney is responsible for approximately $15.8 billion in physical assets ($8.8 billion in land and $7 billion in built assets) to support its delivery of services to the community. The City has developed a framework for embedding asset management objectives and principles. These principles are aimed at managing the City's assets to give the best possible long-term services to the City's residents, ratepayers and visitors. 

As the Senior Asset Management System Administrator, you will be a leading contributor to the City of Sydney's:

asset management framework, supporting innovations and technologies.corporate asset management system strategy.fit for purpose, integrated and high performing corporate asset management system that has accurate asset registers, effective works planning, predictive modelling and clear reporting of the City’s assets and infrastructure.

In doing so, the position actively engages with government, industry stakeholders and business units across the City of Sydney.

We’re looking for someone with:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience.Understanding of policy context and role of local government as it relates to asset management.Experience in the development of policy, strategies, and implementation plans as well as the design, delivery and evaluation of programs in a government or business context.A strong understanding of the principles of effective asset management and the systems.Demonstrated ability and initiative to conceive and manage complex projects involving multiple high-level stakeholders from concept to conclusion.Good ability to reason conceptually, and readily apply new information to make clear and innovative decisions and resolve problems.Demonstrated experience in spatial database and Geographic Information Systems.High level analytical and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to take the initiative in assigned tasks and meet deadlines without supervision.Highly developed oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills.High level customer service skills.High level technical skills in database management and data analysis and Microsoft Applications (Windows, Excel, Access and other programs used by Council).Demonstrate a commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health and Safety and Cultural Diversity principles.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. 

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Tuesday 25 February 2025

For more information, contact Kirsten Jong, Asset Strategy and Systems Manager, City Infrastructure & Traffic Operations (CITO) on 0497 463 409.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance Collaborative approach to flexible workingCity centre head office, with many public transport options.Professional developmentLeadership and management development programFurther education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leaveOpportunity to attend external courses and conferencesLong service and employee recognition awardsEmployee assistance program offering free, confidential counsellingSupporting families26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leavePaid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leavePaid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leavePart-time and job-sharing options availableSupportive return-to-work environmentInclusive cultureRecognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of AustraliaActive employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networkRecognised family inclusive workplaceVeteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women. 

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us. 

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333. 

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