Senior Asset Officer

Nestled on the North Queensland coast, right at the mouth of the Burdekin River and approximately 90 kms from Townsville, Burdekin Shire beautifully merges unspoilt natural beauty with vibrant, friendly rural communities. Covering a vast area of 5,053 km2 and boasting an impressive average of 300 sunny days a year, Burdekin proudly stands as Australia's sugar cane capital. The Shire’s economy primarily revolves around agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing and innovation.

The Role:

Working closely with the Manager of Technical Services and the Asset Management Coordinator, you will play an instrumental role in the efficient management of our infrastructure assets. You will have responsibility for providing crucial support in asset management administration and research activities.

• Applying asset management administration requirements in a local government environment
• Supporting end-of-period and year reconciling and reporting procedures
• Managing information control and administration for Infrastructure Asset classifications
• Assisting in the preparation of annual and revised budgets and financial statements
• Providing asset management administration support, conducting research, and maintaining confidentiality while assisting senior Council officers
• Identifying and resolving policies and issues related to local government asset management
• Explaining asset-related matters to Council auditors during visits

About You:

With a tertiary qualification in either Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction or Geographical Information Systems, you will have the following capabilities: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of local government asset management principles, standards and legislative requirements.
• Proficiency in computerised asset management systems, ideally Technology One or similar ERP
• An in-depth understanding of accrual accounting and budgeting theory, practice and procedures
• Skilled in solving work-related problems using knowledge, judgement and gained experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills
• Ability to motivate, gain cooperation, discuss and resolve issues
• Ability to read plans and a background in surveying will be well regarded
• Operating with integrity and honesty at all times you will be, reliable, adaptable and have a positive attitude

The Reward: 

This is a great region in Queensland for individuals or families to feel safe and to enjoy every advantage of living in and experiencing life outside of a capital city, all while being on the doorstep of The Whitsundays, Daintree Rain Forest and Great Barrier Reef.

The Shire is home to 15 junior and four senior schools, three public swimming pools, nine major parks and nine boat ramps. There are many community events and a range of other services enabling you to have the experience of a lifetime both personally and professionally.

Council offers a great work life balance with a 9-day fortnight and benefits such as professional development, 12% Employer Superannuation, 5 weeks annual leave and a supportive and motivating team

For a confidential conversation, please call Celine Burns-Hind on 0484 060*** at Peak Recruitment Services.