The City of Burnside is one of Adelaide's most attractive and historic residential areas. It is well known for its tree-lined streets, period architecture, plentiful reserves and gardens within a 30 km² area. Located in the South-Eastern corner of Adelaide and just 10 minutes from the Central Business District, the City of Burnside covers 28 suburbs and has a residential population of over 45,000. We are focused on making a real difference in our community and achieving our vision to deliver services valued by our community.

We are seeking an experienced professional with a flexible approach to join the Technical Services and Operations team in the position of Coordinator Asset and Transport Planning.

The role leads a small team, providing technical advice and managing the asset planning and traffic management functions for the organisation. You will be responsible for the strategic direction of these functions and responding to internal and external stakeholder queries.

To excel in this position, you will have qualifications in either Civil Engineering or Asset Management with demonstrated experience in similar roles preferably in Local Government. Leadership experience and strategic asset management is essential with some exposure to traffic management. Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office suite are essential with experience using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Asset Management software will be an advantage.

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are a must, with the ability to interpret legislation and standards. You must be able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and have strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to drive strategic outcomes. Coordinating multiple tasks and projects within tight time frames is essential as is your ability to be autonomous and display a high level of sound judgement and proactivity.

This position is offered on a permanent full-time basis, classified at Level 8 under the City of Burnside Administration Employees Enterprise Agreement 2023. You will be required to undertake a National Police Check as part of the on-boarding process. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with an amazing, supportive team, a beautiful area to contribute to, flexibility, a great culture and the knowledge you are improving the quality of life for people who live, work and visit our Council area. A great place to work! We strive to build a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our community and encourage applications from any background and ability.

For initial enquiries, please contact Rebecca Talbot, Group Manager Technical Services and Operations on 8366 4236. A copy of the position description can be obtained from Council’s website www.burnside.sa.gov.au.

If you’re ready to join our team, have the skills and experience, please submit an application in PDF format including a cover letter and CV via e-mail to [email protected] quoting Ref No 05/25.

Please note: This is a re-advertised role, therefore previous applicants do not need to re-apply.

Applications close 5pm Monday 28 April 2025.