Asset Portfolio Planner

Synopsis:
Asset Portfolio Planner - Public Space
- **Salary Range Band 7 $101,791 - $113,909 plus 10.5% Super**:

- **Full time, Permanent opportunity**:

- **Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible.**

**About the Organisation**

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

**About the Role**

Lead the development of the Public Space asset portfolio, asset plans and budgets to meet the agreed level of service for all asset classes including the operation, maintenance, renewal and upgrade budgets. Ensure appropriate engagement, resourcing, support and input into programs and projects to achieve the desired outcomes.

**Duties**:

- Identify and implement management strategies for Council-provided assets that address the diverse range of infrastructure, social and environmental needs to meet service delivery levels that satisfy community expectations.
- Lead the continual improvement and implementation of the organisation’s 10-year asset management plan for the Public Space asset portfolio.
- Ensure appropriate analysis, planning and scope of works are completed for the delivery of the annual renewal and compliance projects to achieve service level targets and to improve the safety and accessibility of our assets.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and team members to develop and implement strategic, delivery and service plans including budgetary and other resource requirements.
- Any other accountabilities or duties as directed by Supervisor / Manager which are within the employee’s skill, competence and training.

**Skills and Experience**
- IPWEA Professional Certificate in Asset Management or Civil Engineering degree.
- Evidentiary based proficiency in asset portfolio management (Public Space infrastructure) or relevant experience in delivering multiple asset-based programs and projects.
- Sound knowledge and experience in successfully leading asset management in a dynamic, complex, infrastructure organisation, preferably in a local council.
- Sound knowledge of asset management trends, issues and opportunities, particularly those related to infrastructure and service planning, strategic asset planning, and sustainability.
- OneCouncil experience.

**Culture**

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

**Benefits**
- We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
- Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
- Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well
- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**Security Requirements and Professional Obligations**

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

- Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
- Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
- Sufficient proof of their identity.
- Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination or valid medical exemption in line with City of Port Phillip Vaccination Policy
- Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
- Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

**How to Apply**

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close **11.59pm Sunday 21 May 2023