Asset Coordinator - Permits and Inspections

About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education 
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues 
• And much, much more!

Our Asset Management Department is responsible for the centralised planning of Council’s Civil and Parks Asset Management programs, City Safety and Security functions, and oversees the majority of Council’s assets including buildings, active and passive open space areas (including sporting fields, playgrounds, parks), roads, bridges, footpaths, and drainage

About the role

Lead a team of asset officers in the delivery of asset protection activities in the road reserve, and other Council-owned or managed property, collection of asset condition data, and updating of asset information for all classes of Council assets. Drive process improvement, manage the creation and reporting of inspection programs, and develop asset inspection and protection systems and processes. Liaise with external service authorities and contractors conducting works on Council property, liaise with City Presentation, schedule works, and provide reporting as required. Respond to customer requests and promote a positive culture in the delivery of services to the community. Perform other duties as required and/or directed by the supervisor.

Essential criteria

• Civil Engineering qualification or extensive experience in a relevant field such as Construction and Maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in supervising a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the use of computer applications e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TechOne
• Experience working with contractors and statutory authorities
• Demonstrated dispute resolution and negotiation skills
• Current Class C Driver Licence

Desirable criteria

• Previous Local Government Experience
• General Induction for Construction Work Certificate (White Card)
• Experience in working with asset management systems and software
• Experience in working with external contractors, developers, and residents

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $100,424.00 - $116,244.00p.a. + 11% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications, and experience of the preferred applicant.

Access to a Leaseback Vehicle is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.

You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

Applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their cover letter. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Anne Richardson, City Assets Manager, on 4732 8115.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.