Asset Officer

**Employment**
**Information**
**Package
**Asset Officer
**Position number: POS0333
**Enquiries:
- **Position enquires must be submitted by Monday 23 December, 2024**

**Name**:Erica Deegan Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street Launceston

**Position**:Manager Infrastructure and Engineering T 03 6323 3000

**Application closing date: 3:00PM, MONDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2024**

**Contents
**Introduction 3

City of Launceston Organisational Directory 4

Organisational Values 5

Information for Applicants 6

Recruitment Steps 7

General Conditions of Employment 8

Position Description 9

**Address all correspondence to**:
Manager People and Culture

City of Launceston

PO Box 396

LAUNCESTON TAS 7250

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**Introduction
**Launceston is the regional hub of Northern Tasmania and**

**enjoys a rich natural and social history. Located at the head**
**of the picturesque Tamar Valley, the Launceston region is**

**renowned for its award-winning wines, gourmet dining**
**experiences, magnificent natural features and friendly
**residents. Our city is human scale. A series of green and**

**wild spaces linked by heritage streetscapes and thoughtful**
**adaptions. A real blend of old-world and new, tradition and**

**innovation.
The City of Launceston municipal area covers an area of 1,405

square kilometres with a population of around 71,000 residents.

The City of Launceston is Tasmania’s largest municipal council in
terms of population and revenue. Launceston boasts all the
major facilities of a much larger city, many of which are owned

and operated by the City of Launceston.

The City of Launceston is served by 12 Councillors, including the
Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Click here to view City of Launceston’s strategic and annual

reporting.

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**City of Launceston
The City of Launceston is recognised as

an Employer of Choice by the Tasmanian

Government.

An Employer of Choice

is a workplace that demonstrates
contemporary workplace practices and

provides outstanding support for its staff.

The Council employs around 570 employees
across a range of responsibilities.

Employment information package 4

**Organisational values**

**At the heart of our organisation are our four organisational values.**

**Our employees are expected to adhere to, support and promote our**

**values at all times.**

Our aim is to attract and retain people who share our values and want be a part of our positive

they are a good fit for you.

**WE CARE**
**OUR PEOPLE ABOUT OUR**
**MATTER COMMUNITY
**We value clear and openWe take pride in our work and

communication pursue a standard of excellence

We support and encourage eachWe genuinely listen, and value

other collaborative relationships

We respect diversityWe strive towards the best

We recognise individual needs, outcome for our community

experience and strengthsWe make responsible and

sustainable decisions

**WE BRING AN WE GO HOME**
**OPEN MIND SAFE AND WELL
**We actively seek opportunities toWe show care for people and look

continuously improve out for one another

We respect and explore differentWe speak up and support others to

ideas and perspectives be healthy and safe

We embrace change that leads toWe take personal responsibility for

positive outcomes our own health and wellbeing

We value innovation and creativityWe value work-life fit

Employment information package 5

**Information for applicants
**opportunity employer. Our documentation**:
1. Covering letter

**flexible and family-friendly. **2. Statement addressing the selection criteria (highlighted criteria
only)
We value the different

3. Resume
backgrounds, skills and

contributions of all employees **The online Application for Employment can be accessed here**

and treat each other and our (you will be asked to attach your supporting documentation)

community with respect.
1. Your covering letter should introduce you and explain why you

of Launceston to be accessible 2. All recruitment and selection decisions are based on merit. The
If you are interested in this role relevant experience, alignment with organisational values and

but have concerns about your work attitudes is selected for the position. Selection is based on

before submitting your criteria identified in the position description. The position
description is included later in this information kit.

The selection criteria consists of the qualifications, knowledge,
skills, attitudes and abilities required to successfully perform
the role. You must provide a statement that addresses each
highlighted selection criterion for the role. Your statement
should include examples that demonstrate how you meet each
criterion.

Please see information here on how to address the Selection
Criteria.

3. Your resume should provide details of your qualifications, work
history, special skills, training and competency details and
referees, plus any other information that may support your
positi