Asset Officer

6-month Fixed Term Contract (Parental Leave cover)

Salary: $79,203 - $94,186 per annum (pro rata) + 11.5% super

Benefits:

• Free parking and safe bike storage

• Health and Wellbeing program and access to fitness passport

• 19-day month for eligible employees

• Superannuation co-contribution options

• 17.5% leave loading

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success.

We have adopted Activity Based Working (ABW), where staff are empowered to choose the best workspace to produce their best outcomes each day. Our offices at Walyalup Civic Centre support this way of working by providing a variety of spaces, settings and technology to help staff thrive.

The Asset Officer role will play a key role in the management and upkeep of the City of Fremantle’s asset management system in relation to infrastructure, buildings and natural assets, with the goal of maximising their benefit to the community.

Key responsibilities include:

Assist in maintaining accurate records of the City’s assets in the asset database and generate reports on assets as required; working to ensure the integrity of the City’s corporate asset register.

Perform analysis of the data. This includes assisting with budgeting, re-forecasting and condition assessment to inform the long-term life cycle modelling of the various asset classes.

Assist in developing asset strategies and plans for the City’s assets in consultation with the relevant staff.

Work closely with other City business units to collect maintenance and capital works data as part of project handovers and input correctly into the asset register.

The successful applicant will have an inquiring mind and strong analytical skills, with impeccable attention to detail. Experience with large, complex databases is essential, along with effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide accurate, appropriate technical advice to management, staff and contractors.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below. If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:

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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position. The estimated closure date is 5pm on Sunday the 25th of May, but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Lyndelle Perpoli on 08 9432 9720.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.