Asset Manager

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

An exciting opportunity is on the horizon...

Council is seeking a motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to come and join the dynamic Infrastructure Strategy Branch - Infrastructure Asset and Data Management section as the Asset Manager.

Come, join us and be a part of achieving our strategic asset management themes:

• Respond to the future
• Deliver quality core services to the community
• Support a sustainable city
• Value all our assets.

About the role

You will have deep experience in leading multi-disciplinary technical teams and maintaining robust relationships with the various stakeholders within our asset management and GIS ecosystems. A proven ability to appreciate and interpret complex challenges, then bringing together teams on the journey of developing and implementing solutions, will be key to your success.

As a key driver of Council's asset management and GIS maturity journey, the Asset Manager will bring a strong track record and genuine passion for delivering customer-focused services and strategic initiatives. The role provides the opportunity for a dynamic leader in asset management—someone who consistently makes clear, timely, and well-informed decisions that support long-term community outcomes.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Enhance the delivery of the asset management lifecycle by leading and directing a team of technical and specialist asset management officers in integrating and developing asset management principles and practices across council, in support of long term sustainable delivery of services to the community
• Management of assets through development of contemporary frameworks (policy, procedure, process), practices and technologies in accordance with the principles of ISO 55000 series
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of an enterprise GIS solution across the organisation.
• Provide leadership, direction and performance management of the asset management and spatial and asset information management teams, including mentoring and monitoring individual and team performance to ensure staff are continuously developing and team performance is measured and improving
• Lead and coordinate the development of three-year and 10-year capital portfolio asset renewal programme to enable implementation of the 10 year capital investment programme
• Lead and coordinate the capital asset renewal programme engineering reviews and annual updates to ensure appropriate prioritisation of assets is achieved.
• Provide advice, write briefing papers, business cases and present master plans to officers, managers and council assemblies including committees, boards, panels, Councillors and the Chief Executive Officer, as required

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership
• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure asset management
• Extensive practical knowledge in GIS and asset management enterprise technological solutions and applications
• Deep experience leading technical teams and effectively managing technically complex work programmes
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, asset management or construction management
• Hold a current Queensland C Class driver's licence
• Ideally, you will hold, or have the ability to obtain, registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
• Post graduate qualifications in asset management is desired

If this sounds like you, check out the position description and lodge your application today

About the benefits

This is a fixed-term contract with an attractive remuneration package that includes 12.5% superannuation and leave loading.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Life/ work balance: Enjoy a supportive approach to life/work balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 23 October 2025

Please direct any related questions to Tony Dileo via

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.