MidCoast Council

Water Asset Management Coordinator

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role & you

MidCoast Council is currently seeking a proactive and experienced Water Asset Management Coordinator to play a crucial role within our Water Planning and Assets department. This position requires a strong background in asset management within the water and sewer industry, as it involves implementing and reviewing our asset management framework, strategies, and plans to ensure efficient and effective operation of our infrastructure.

As Water Asset Management Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in setting a clear vision, fostering a culture of ‘living asset management’, and improving asset management maturity across the water and sewer business. You will also work to establish goals aligned with organisational objectives and motivate a small team to achieve excellence. You will hold a degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field, demonstrating a deep understanding of asset management frameworks, strategies, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will excel in problem solving and investigation, driving continuous improvement initiatives across asset management processes. Proficiency in integrated planning, reporting, and business improvement practices is essential, along with effective communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation and review of the asset management framework, strategies, and plans.
• Lead and develop water asset management staff to improve asset management maturity.
• Work collaboratively with water and sewer staff to foster a culture of ‘living asset management’.
• Ensure integrated planning and reporting align with organisational objectives.
• Monitor and control expenditure against budget allocations.

If you are passionate about water asset management and eager to contribute to the sustainable development of our community, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $116,000 p.a.- $139,000 p.a. plus superannuation (commencing salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate depending on qualifications, skills and experience) 

Civil Liability Allowance: There is a Civil Liability Allowance of 3.5% which applies to this role. 

Vehicle Arrangement: A vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Location: This position will be based at our Administration Centre in Yalawanyi Ganya at 2 Biripi Way, Taree. You may also be required to be based from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 28 July, 2024 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Tracey Hamer, Manager Water Planning and Assets who is the hiring manager for this role. Tracey can be reached on (02) 7955  7853 or at tracey.hamer@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Margot Broadfoot, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Margot can be reached on (02) 7955 7334 or at margot.broadfoot@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
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• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.