Service Manager Infrastructure Assets

Make an impact at the City of Cockburn.

The City of Cockburn has an exciting future and is committed to delivering outstanding service and achieving our vision of being the best place to be. To support this, we've strengthened our 'one team' leadership approach and enhanced leadership roles to better serve our community's needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Service Manager Infrastructure Assets to drive this transformation and play a key role in shaping the future of our city.

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We're a place of experiences, just 20 minutes' from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we're more than just a local government – we're a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

This position reports directly to the Group Manager, Assets and Projects and is accountable for leading the Asset, Facility Management and Civil Infrastructure service areas, overseeing the development and implementation of best practice asset management systems and processes.

Additionally, it ensures the successful delivery of operational outcomes that align with the City's approved strategic goals.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Facility Management, Asset Management and Civil Infrastructure along with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, industry trends, best practices and emerging challenges.

You will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate effective community consultation. Additionally, you will provide expert advice to senior leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high quality infrastructure through well informed decision making.

As a role model, you will have the ability to coach and manage team performance while fostering continuous improvement, a strong team culture and achieving the organisation's strategic goals and vision.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary and Benefits

A competitive negotiable remuneration package up to $179,000 per annum will be offered based on skills, experience and qualifications. This role is being offered full-time with a five year contract duration.

We're offering a range of great benefits:

• Generous superannuation (up to 16 per cent)
• Professional development opportunities
• Cockburn ARC membership.

How to apply

Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Then click on the 'Apply for Job' button on the City's webpage ) and complete the online application.

Please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you the best person for the role. Don't forget to attach your current resume.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Anton Lees – Director Infrastructure Services on

Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025 at 5.00pm. The City of Cockburn reserve the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

Attachments:

- PD - Service Manager Infrastructure