Principal Coordinator Infrastructure Assets

Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Principal Coordinator Infrastructure Assets to lead the management, planning and continuous improvement of our infrastructure assets.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified engineering professional to provide strategic asset management leadership across a diverse infrastructure portfolio. You will play a key role in developing maintenance and renewal strategies, managing asset condition information, identifying future capital projects and providing technical guidance that supports sustainable, long-term infrastructure outcomes for the community.

Leading a small team of 4 people, you will contribute to Council's asset management while ensuring infrastructure investment decisions are informed by data, risk and service levels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and develop team members, ensuring a high level of performance and continuous improvement
• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of infrastructure asset maintenance and renewal strategies
• Coordinate and manage asset inspections, condition assessments and data collection across Council’s infrastructure network including roads, stormwater systems, bridges, footpaths, and third-party assets (including grids, gates and similar infrastructure)
• Ensure asset data is accurately captured, maintained and utilised within Council’s asset management systems and GIS platforms
• Identify and prioritise future infrastructure projects based on asset condition, risk, service levels and whole-of-life considerations
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on asset condition, maintenance requirements and renewal priorities, including validation of candidate projects for resealing and resheeting programs
• Assist with the development and maintenance of forward works programs to inform Council’s capital works planning and budgeting processes
• Liaise with the Design and Delivery teams to transition identified projects through investigation, design and delivery phases
• Identify and assess potential water and gravel sources, and coordinate the investigation, approvals and ongoing compliance requirements associated with extraction permits and/or environmental authorities to support Council’s works programs
• Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
• Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information
• Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets
• Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required
• Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
• Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

Qualifications

Compulsory

• Queensland ‘C’ class manual driver’s licence (minimum requirement - provisional licence)
• QLD General Safety Induction – White or Blue Card
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and significant professional post graduate experience.

Desirable

• Registered Engineer of Qld (RPEQ).

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge Required

• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure asset management, maintenance planning and/or civil construction
• Strong understanding of road, drainage and civil infrastructure systems and associated maintenance practices
• Experience in condition assessment, defect identification and risk-based prioritisation of works
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a small team, including setting priorities and managing workloads
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the use of asset management systems, GIS and Microsoft Office applications
• Sound knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines and legislative requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety and continuous improvement principles
• Good literacy, numeracy and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment under minimal supervision
• Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight
• Superannuation (up to 12%)
• Opportunity to influence long-term infrastructure investment decisions.
• Leadership role with strategic and operational impact.
• Diverse portfolio of infrastructure assets.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Meaningful work that directly benefits the community.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced engineering professional looking to make a significant contribution to the management and sustainability of community infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

Position will remain open until it is filled.

Council is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.