Asset Data Officer

Public Sector People are working with a local council to recruit a Band 5 Asset Data Officer for a 6-month temporary contract assignment

The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills and experience in using desktop GIS for Asset Data capture, and spatial/Asset Data management, analysis, mapping and reporting. As well as strong customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication and skills in managing time, setting priorities and planning / organising own work.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Collate, capture, and digitise Council’s Asset Data into Council’s Asset Management Systems and Geographic Information Systems.
• Undertake and project manage the capture of assets and asset condition data in the field.
• Improve the integrity of information held within Council’s Asset Management Systems and Geographic Information Systems, by participating in quality assurance programs, and documenting metadata.
• Provide assistance with the development and review of asset and GIS related policies, strategies and plans.
• Provision of spatial data analysis, reporting and mapping in a timely and cost effective manner to internal and external customers.
• Update corporate systems with data updates from external agencies and the provision of data to third parties (Government agencies, Utilities and Consultants).
• Deliver initiatives from the Geographic Information Systems and Assets service plans, including training and support of systems and data.  

Requirements include:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position (e.g. Spatial Sciences, Surveying, Engineering) and some relevant experience in Asset Management and GIS, or a lesser formal qualification and substantial relevant experience.
• Experience in and knowledge of Asset Management principles, and infrastructure design, construction and maintenance processes in a Local Government environment.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in using desktop Geographic Information Systems for Asset Data capture, and spatial/Asset Data management, analysis, mapping and reporting.
• Computer literacy in the use of Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical advice, support and training to staff on AMS and/or GIS.
• Working knowledge of Asset Management Systems (Assetic products or similar).
• Strong customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Skills in managing time, setting priorities and planning and organising own work.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities and able to complete tasks within tight timeframes.
• A current Victorian drivers license.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or further Local Government opportunities within Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Engineering & Protection, please contact:

Chris Castellano
T: (03) 8535 3***
E: ***********@publicsectorpeople.com.au

All communication will be strictly confidential.

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