Asset Management Engineer

Asset Management Engineer

Infrastructure Engineering

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

IFA Level 6 - $114,543 plus superannuation (inclusive of leave loading)

• • $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• • additional 5 days recreation leave
• based on a 10-day fortnight

OR

Stream A Level 6 - $100,017 plus superannuation

• • $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• • 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

We're seeking a proactive and technically skilled Civil Infrastructure Asset Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of asset inspection programs and capital works development—primarily focused on stormwater and drainage infrastructure. This role plays a key part in shaping long-term asset strategies and ensuring efficient, cost-effective services across our civil infrastructure portfolio.

What your day will look like:

• Coordinate civil infrastructure asset inspections, including data capture, condition assessment, and risk analysis
• Lead development of capital works projects for stormwater and drainage assets
• Contribute to Asset Management Plans across roads, transport, coastal, and riverine assets
• Support internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective asset management programs
• Manage project milestones, budgets, and reporting
• Provide engineering advice and mentor junior staff
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies
• Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and the community

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About You

You're a confident coordinator with strong technical knowledge in civil infrastructure and a collaborative mindset. You bring experience in asset management planning, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement, and you're ready to make a meaningful impact.

What you'll need for success:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications plus relevant experience
• Experience in preparing infrastructure plans, policy, and procedures as these relate to transport, stormwater and/or coastal assets or similar.
• Experience in project management, including practical experience in the preparation of briefs, procurement, and management of major projects.
• Skills in asset management and developing Level of Service.
• High level of interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to relate at the appropriate level to Council, senior manager, staff, external contractors, and community representatives.
• High-level negotiation skills with a proven ability to resolve complex problems and deliver effective, Council-aligned outcomes.
• Current QLD Class C Driver's Licence

What's nice to have:

• Experience in civil engineering and asset management.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We alsocreate innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 26 November - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Bruce Pickering, Infrastructure Assets Manager at

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.