City of Rockingham

Coordinator Strategic Asset Management

Permanent

Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Responsible for coordinating the delivery of a high quality and cost effective integrated asset management framework, you will be supported by a small team of professionals.  Together you will ensure that asset management policies, strategies and plans are developed, communicated and implemented to ensure accurate and appropriate reporting, system improvement and asset performance are achieved. Ultimately, along with your team and key stakeholders, you will ensure that the City’s asset management maturity journey continues in a well-planned and timely manner.

You possess highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven experience managing a team to achieve strong results. You possess advanced knowledge in infrastructure and asset management systems and databases, and have a strong understanding of the technical aspects of asset management at both a strategic and operational level.  A current and valid ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence is essential for this role.

To be considered for this role you must address the following selection criteria.  You will be required to respond to each criterion below as you lodge your application online. 

1. Strong leadership abilities and team building skills
2. Extensive knowledge of strategic asset management systems and databases
3. Advanced knowledge of strategic asset management principles, techniques and legislation
4. High level project management skills to ensure timely completion and documentation of projects
5. Excellent computer literacy and a highly developed knowledge of computer applications
6. Highly developed verbal communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
7. Demonstrated experience in facilitation, consultation and negotiation to achieve desired outcomes
8. Extensive experience in strategic asset management related role
9. Highly developed financial management, estimating and budgetary skills
10. Sound knowledge of Local Government Act 1995 (WA) and state legislation
11. Degree in either Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Geographical Information Systems, Surveying or equivalent industry experience

This position offers a gross salary from $111,935 to $119,348 per annum (depending on knowledge and skill) incorporating all allowances and penalty rates, and:

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• Flexible working arrangements, including rostered days off and two additional paid days of absence per annum
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications are open until the City receives a suitable pool of potential candidates.  This means applications will close without notice so, if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. 

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying. 

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.