Senior Asset Officer Water and Waste

• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week)
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and eligibility for membership for the Institution of Engineers Australia
• LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
• LGO 5 (degree qualified) ($92,638 - $101,712 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About the Role

Are you passionate about asset management and data integrity? We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team and play a key role in capturing and maintaining accurate asset information to support financial management, operations, maintenance, risk assessment, and investment planning.

In this dynamic role, you'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analysing data from multiple sources and ensuring timely, reliable asset information is available for informed decision-making. You'll also help optimise asset management systems and practices, driving efficiency and supporting the division's strategic goals.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and eligibility for membership for the Institution of Engineers Australia.
• Advanced asset management skills in infrastructure asset types including asset renewal and maintenance strategies, concepts, theories, techniques and principles.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in performing analysis in various information technology systems including Microsoft Office suite, GIS and Business Management Systems.
• Experience in performing asset maintenance and renewal improvement programs.
• Experience in ISO55000 and scheduled audits to conform to Asset Compliance.
• Current "C" class driver's licence.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Council policy, procedures and practices, relevant legislation, codes and guidelines relating to the QLD Local Government Act and appropriate asset management standards as well as industry codes of practice and other associated legislation and codes relevant to the position (preferred).

How to Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Hasif (Team Leader) on

For further information review the Position Description.

Closing Date:  11.45pm, Tuesday 18 November 2025

What We Offer

• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program

* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact or phone for a confidential discussion.