Asset Officer

Join our team as an Asset Officer for the regions ‘must do’ experiences for locals and visitors

We are looking for someone who is as passionate as we are about our newest recreational activities for our region including the Northern Rivers Rail Trail and Uki Mountain Bike Park. You must love the outdoors, being active and engaging with people, user groups and external contractors.

This new role requires flexibility with a weekly roster which may include weekends.

**About the role**:

- responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of our region's newest recreational facilities, with a strong focus on high safety standards, quality infrastructure, and excellent guest experiences.
- asset management planning, inspections and maintenance for all built and natural assets along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail (24kms of surface, 26 bridges, 2 tunnels, signage and safety devices, 7 rest stops/shelters and the state heritage listed Murwillumbah Railway Station MBT trails and the Uki Mountain Bike Park (8 MBT trails (1 climbing trail, 7 descending trails - 3green, 3 blue and 1 black diamond), pump track and staging/entry area).
- no two days will be the same, from coordinating asset and vegetation maintenance schedules to liaising with user groups other council services, Rail Trail partner councils, adjoining landowners, station tenants and assisting guests who use the facilities, you'll enjoy a diverse range of tasks that keep you engaged and challenged.
- working relationships and high levels of engagement with external contractors, Station tenants and facility user groups including Tweed Valley Mountain Bike Riders Club.
- working in some of the most picturesque settings our region has to offer and with the right fleet and tools to do the job.
- education and enforcement of the _safety tips and rules_ _for both facilities, overseeing safety compliance, with precinct rules and lease conditions at the Murwillumbah Railway Station.

**What's on offer**:

- a base salary ranging from $69,952 per annum with competency-based increments up to $82,126 per annum, plus 11% super
- e-bike fleet, commuter vehicle option and the right tools to do the job
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - **click here** for more).

**We are seeking**:

- a building trade qualification and relevant experience in built and natural asset maintenance
- experience in scheduling and programming maintenance tasks, including vegetation maintenance
- a team player with a can-do attitude and trustworthy approach who can work independently and goes the extra mile to deliver great guest experiences
- a person with a passion for the outdoors and commitment to maintain the Rail Trail and Uki Mountain Park to the highest safety standards for residents and visitors.

**About us**:

- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Join an **employer of choice**. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

**Where it's located**:
This position is based at the Murwillumbah Railway Station, the Murwillumbah Civic Centre and Uki Mountain Bike Park, and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

**Position closes**:
**Click here to view the Position Description**

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**Pre-Employment Screening**:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.

**Immunisations**:
This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program.

**How To Apply**:

- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.

**If you'd like to COPY and PASTE questions below into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below**:

- Detail your building trade qualification and experience relevant to asset maintenance.
- Detail your experience in scheduling and programming maintenance for built and natural assets including buildings and vegetation.
- Describe your experience in effectively coordinating trades an