Infrastructure & Assets Support Officer - Asset Data

Latrobe municipality is located in the north-west of Tasmania and shares a municipal boundary with Kentish Council, Devonport City Council, West Tamar Council and Meander Valley Council.

Kentish Council's landscape ranges from lush rural farmland to spectacular mountain scenery. Mount Roland watches over the town of Sheffield which has developed as the “Town of Murals”.

Kentish and Latrobe Councils value collaboration and partnerships both within and outside their municipal areas. As part of their business role models, the councils operate in a resource-sharing alliance. 

The resource-sharing alliance allows both councils to deliver services and outcomes for their respective communities in a cost efficient and effective manner. Partnerships of this nature enable the communities to gain benefits that may have been otherwise unattainable. 

Since the inception of the resource-sharing arrangements in 2010, the number of resources shared has steadily grown. 

Both Councils under the alliance now share:

• Common policies, systems, and ways of working
• Economies and efficiencies resulting in cash savings and service uplift
• The workforces of both Councils
• Common, simplified ways of working. 

• Contribute to the operations of civil infrastructure assets (primarily buildings, facilities, roads, pathways, drainage) and associated departmental tasks that the Kentish Council and Latrobe Council are responsible for.
• Support Council’s Infrastructure and Assets Department to deliver on daily operational requirements and the annual and strategic plan.
• Assist in ensuring infrastructure assets are recorded and managed in accordance with the asset plan and best practice.

Essential

• Up to a Degree qualification in civil engineering or project management and up to 3 years’ relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of skills, experience and training.
• Experience in and knowledge of software relating to asset management and mapping.
• Proficiency with the Office 365 Suite with a particular focus on MS Excel.
• Sound understanding of first point of contact customer service principles and demonstrated experience in delivering upon these.
• Developed research, analytical and problem solving skills as it relates to understanding needs and resolving these.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and qualities with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships.
• A willingness and ability to learn and succeed. 
• Proven high level of attention to detail, accountability for work and self-motivated. 
• Sound knowledge of the work health and safety legislation, regulations and practical application of it in a works environment.
• A current C class drivers license
• A White card.

Desirable

• Experience in asset management within local government.
• Knowledge of Technology One.

Applications must be submitted on either the Latrobe Council or Kentish Council website.

• www.latrobe.tas.gov.au
• www.kentish.tas.gov.au

This position will require pre-employment checks including:

• A conviction check and an identity check;
• Referee checks; and
• A medical which will include drug screening.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 3rd April at 4.00pm