Asset Manager

3 weeks ago


Adelaide, South Australia City of Playford Full time
Overview

Full Time / Ongoing

Classification: GO7 ($118,640 + Superannuation)

Use your engineering expertise and strategic thinking to shape the future of Playford's civil infrastructure assets.

As one of the fastest-growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships, and horticultural lands.

About The Role

We're seeking an engineering professional with a passion for roads, bridges and stormwater systems. These are fundamental assets that require the attention and innovative thinking of an Asset Manager who will lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of asset plans and programs to ensure our community has the best infrastructure solutions to meet its growing needs. Reporting to the Manager - Asset Management, you will manage the planning of capital projects and continuous improvement efforts based on a high level of data analysis that is conducted with intelligence, integrity and ingenuity. You will advise teams and collaborate with colleagues to propose and drive strategic asset initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of asset plans and programs for roads, bridges and stormwater systems.
  • Manage planning of capital projects and continuous improvement efforts based on data analysis.
  • Advise teams and collaborate with colleagues to propose and drive strategic asset initiatives.
About You

You bring a strategic mindset, sound financial and data analysis capabilities, and a strong grasp of infrastructure planning and life-cycle modelling. Ideally qualified in civil engineering or related discipline, you're an asset management professional with experience in delivering asset management plans and working within asset management frameworks. Building effective relationships comes naturally to you, and you communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. Well versed in managing asset databases and using data insights to guide strategic planning; your experience with systems and procurement processes will contribute to effective decision-making and long-term value.

Qualifications
  • Ideally qualified in civil engineering or related discipline.
  • Experience delivering asset management plans and working within asset management frameworks.
  • Experience managing asset databases and using data insights to guide strategic planning.
  • Familiarity with systems and procurement processes to contribute to decision-making and long-term value.
How to Apply

Submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact Matthew Pilcher, Manager - Asset Management on (08) 8256 0505 for a confidential discussion.

Important Dates

Applications close at 12:00pm on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Playford values diversity and work-life balance. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in submitting your application, including alternative formats or methods, please contact the manager listed above. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used only to support your participation in the recruitment process.


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