Manager Asset and Capital Planning

Located in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne and home to over 185,000 residents and a diverse range of businesses, the City of Boroondara is a vibrant, liveable city which fosters the cultural, environmental, economic and wellbeing of its community.

As a Council, we are driven by delivering for our community and placing the customer at the centre of everything we do. With a strong commitment to our values including service excellence, innovation and collaboration, we aim to create an environment where we can all make a meaningful impact.

Reporting directly to the Director Places & Spaces, with oversight of 5 direct reports and an overall team of 19, this diverse and impactful senior management position leads Council's integrated approach to asset management including strategic asset management, capital works planning, asset systems, and drainage. It is responsible for ensuring the City's assets are sustainably managed and for strategic advice and support on asset-related issues.

• Lead and develop staff in the Asset & Capital Planning department responsible for asset systems, asset planning, drainage, administration support and OHS compliance, combining technical expertise with a strong customer focus

• Lead the ongoing review of policies and practices within the department to ensure they are appropriate, efficient and responsive to customer needs and expectations

• Engage with the community and partners supported with data, records, policies, procedures and practices in place and updated for the cost-effective, efficient and sustainable management of Council's assets

• Drive the effective use and development of Council's asset management system and processes with a key focus on long term planning, investment and use.

• Develop and monitor compliance with Council's Road Management Plan, including completion of asset inspections and monitoring status of works requests

• Coordinate, consult and work closely with departments to develop the overall 4-year capital works program and report and monitor progress of the annual program)

As a key part of Council's senior management team, the incumbent will work in project teams and cross directorate working groups, establishing strong and productive networks with State Government and community agencies, and working collaboratively with peers to ensure integrated delivery of core services.

Applications are sought from candidates who bring demonstrated senior experience in a diverse range of strategic or operational asset management issues, including asset planning, design, construction or maintenance. Strong asset systems (including GIS) experience is critical, along with knowledge and experience in civil asset and drainage design with a record of developing strategies for providing services through infrastructure. Tertiary qualifications are expected in engineering, asset management, infrastructure, or a related discipline.

Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills will allow the development of innovative, evidence-based planning and a demonstrated understanding of the principles of sound community engagement and experience in effective practices will be critical.

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Sunday 31st August
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Who are we?

The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide initiative, Transforming Boroondara Program.

You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.

With so much going on it's a great time to join Boroondara