Asset System Officer

The City of Subiaco is in a period of significant growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces, and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco's heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.

This role sits in the Engineering Services branch and will oversee the maintenance of infrastructure asset inventories and related spatial datasets.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective asset management practices, including life cycle management, asset capitalisation and close out.
• Maintain the integrity of asset data as a single knowledge base, ensuring accuracy and completeness to meet stakeholder needs.
• Assist in creating reporting mechanisms for infrastructure asset information.
• Provide support and training for staff on the asset register, including reporting and system inquiries.
• Coordinate effective record-keeping throughout projects to ensure a seamless asset handover transition.
• Identify and implement improvements in record-keeping capabilities to meet internal and external requirements.
• Develop processes and procedures to effectively capture, manipulate, and retrieve infrastructure asset data in the council's asset information systems.
• Support operational teams in creating and maintaining asset inspections, asset defects, and maintenance schedules.
• Support the delivery teams with Infrastructure Grants management, including development of processes, reporting and project acquittals and claims.
• Other duties within the skills, knowledge and experience of the incumbent as required.

Essential criteria:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in infrastructure asset management information systems,
• Ability to develop and maintain asset registers.
• Experience with geospatial information systems, including updating and modifying geographical information mapping layers and data.
• Experience in maintaining asset and financial inventories and datasets.
• Ability to coordinate workflow, prioritise tasks effectively, and work under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders and build strong relationships.

Salary package:

In line with the City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025,this position is classified as a Level 6 and the salary range is $97,864 to $107,640 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.

Working for the City of Subiaco:

We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):

• Up to 5 weeks' annual leave plus the option to accrue time in lieu.
• Sustainable travel allowance/parking permit.
• Free membership to Lords Recreation centre.
• Superannuation co-contributions.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Novated lease and salary packaging options.

Application process:

To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application. If you would like to receive a full PDF copy of the position description, please send your request to , referencing this position title.

To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

The closing date for applications is 12 October 2025. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you submit an application as soon as you are able to.