Unit Manager Asset Management

Permanent, Full time

Band 8

Salary $126, Super + Flexible Working

19 day month with RDO or 9 day fortnight option, your choice

About UsThe City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia. As a local government organisation, we play a pivotal role in the everyday lives of our community. Our vision is to make Whittlesea 2040: A Place For All by ensuring our residents can enjoy access to local services, facilities and infrastructure.

Our staff are passionate, skilled and diverse, providing a great environment to work in and succeed.

The RoleMake a difference in our community

Are you ready to lead the strategic management of a $4.09 billion asset portfolio? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced leader to drive Council's asset lifecycle planning and financial sustainability.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of Council's assets, from planning and acquisition through to renewal and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with financial accounting standards, corporate timelines, and audit requirements.
• Deliver data-driven insights to support long-term financial planning and sustainable community outcomes.
• Lead and support a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a strong culture of accountability.

About youWe are seeking a strategic leader with proven expertise in asset lifecycle management and strong financial acumen. The ideal candidate will bring experience in developing and implementing asset management frameworks, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements, and aligning asset planning with long-term financial and community priorities. Exceptional leadership, collaboration, and communication skills are essential to guide a high-performing team and influence decision-making across the organisation.

Key skills and experience include:

• Lead strategic asset lifecycle management across planning, acquisition, renewal, and disposal.
• Oversee financial stewardship of Council's asset portfolio in line with accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, governance frameworks, and corporate timelines.
• Provide data-driven insights to support long-term financial planning and community outcomes.
• Build a high-performing team culture through strong leadership and collaboration.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply

Want to know more?For more information about this position, please access a copy of the position description via our website If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Jim Karabinis Manager Assets and Facilities, on

To apply for this position, you must address the Core Capabilities outlined in the Position Description in your cover letter. Please note, that applications that do not address the Core Capabilities may not be considered.

Applications close at 11.45 pm on Friday 31 October 2025

Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.

Please note all applicants must apply online, and no late applications will be accepted.

We are happy to take applications from international candidates if you have a valid Visa to work in Australia.

At the City of Whittlesea, we value diversity and appreciate everyone's strengths. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our municipality. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with a disability and people identifying as LGBTIQ. The City of Whittlesea is also a Child Safe employer.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to participate, without discrimination, in both work-related and other activities conducted within a work context, with the support of workplace adjustments. Where possible, the Council will identify and resolve potential barriers to the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities within the organisation.

If you require a workplace adjustment to support you during the interview process, please email with your request outlining your preferred method of contact. Workplace adjustment (also known as "reasonable adjustment") is defined as: "Whatever is considered necessary and achievable to enable an employee to perform their job role efficiently and to the best of their abilities". A Workplace adjustment can be requested at any stage in the recruitment process and/or as a part of the employment of an individual.