About Us

Greater Hume Council is a large rural Council with a focus on responsible growth and sustainability. We are based in southern New South Wales, right near the Murray River, bordering Victoria and the local government areas of Albury, Federation, Lockhart, Snowy Valleys and Wagga Wagga Councils. Our offices are dispersed across Holbrook, Culcairn and Jindera, all a short drive to the shores of Lake Hume.

We offer a broad range of services such as swimming pools, libraries and early year's services through to waste collection, planning permits and major capital works development. Our staff appreciate our flexible approach to work life balance and our friendly, inclusive atmosphere. We enjoy delivering a high standard of meaningful, varied work to our diverse communities.

About the position:

We are seeking a dynamic Manager Assets to lead an expanding team responsible for delivering excellence across Council's Asset Management and GIS systems. Reporting to the Director Engineering, you will play a critical role in shaping the long-term sustainability of Council's infrastructure portfolio. You will lead asset management practices and collaborate with other areas of Council to ensure assets are planned, delivered and maintained to meet the evolving needs of the Greater Hume community.

This position is key in shaping Council's capital works planning and asset management strategy, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services to the community. You will be a strategic operator to provide advice on asset lifecycle planning, renewal forecasting and service levels to name a few, to assist with long term planning of assets.

The Manager Assets position is based at either Council's Jindera and/or Culcairn office - located just 15 to 30 minutes from Albury, NSW - and operates under a 70-hour, 9-day fortnight work arrangement. This role offers a remuneration package ranging from $135,383.04 to $150,000 gross per year plus superannuation and a leaseback vehicle.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure Council's physical assets are managed in the most cost-effective methods possible, while enabling optimal delivery of services;
• Responsible for implementation and ongoing development of Asset Management Systems across Council;
• Responsible for overall management of Councils Asset Management System and associated staff;
• Responsible for continual development and implementation of Councils Asset Management Policies, Strategies and Plans;
• Preparation of 4 Year / 10 Year Capital Works/Capital Budgets for all Council assets on an annual basis;
• In conjunction with the finance team prepare capital works budget for annual budget and long term financial plan;
• In conjunction with the finance team prepare asset maintenance budget for annual budget and long term financial plan;
• Monitor all capital expenditure against budget and report monthly to the Executive Leadership Team;
• Undertake Yearly Revaluation of all Council assets to satisfaction of Council Auditors;
• Set requirements for Asset Management System Configuration;
• Manage Data Governance Processes; and
• Undertake Change Management within the Assets area.

We are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Asset Management or extensive experience in the management of public infrastructure assets in a financial context;
• Demonstrated experience in Asset Management, Principles, Policies and Practical Applications of the Management of Physical Assets, such as Roads, Bridges, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, Buildings and Plant assets;
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of both short and long term financial plans;
• Demonstrated experience in the development of capital and maintenance budgets;
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills;
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills;
• Well-developed report writing and communication skills;
• High level computer literacy with a demonstrated working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access in a Windows environment;
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of EEO & WH&S and an ability to apply them to the work practices; and
• A current Class C drivers licence.

What we offer:

• 9 day fortnight work arrangement, working 35 hours per week creating excellent work-life balance opportunities;
• Generous annual leave (20 working days) and sick leave (15 working days) entitlements each year, plus access to other leave entitlements as per the Award;
• Long service leave entitlement after 5 years at Council that is transferrable between NSW Councils;
• 11.5% Superannuation contribution (plus the option to salary sacrifice to Superannuation);
• Ongoing access to professional development and employee assistance for tertiary education (up to $8,000);
• Specialised training and professional development;
• Annual corporate uniform allowance;
• Ongoing access to weekly employee health and wellbeing programs, including weekly access to a complimentary Physiotherapist;
• Annual health initiative programs (i.e. flu vaccinations);
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programs (also available to your immediate family members); and
• Annual performance appraisal and salary review opportunities.

How to apply:

To submit your application, please click on 'Application Form' link and upload your Cover Letter and Resume. For a confidential discussion or to learn more about the role, please contact Council's Director Engineering, Greg Blackie, on 0419 249 357.

Please note: Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Closing date: Monday, 30 June 2025 at 12 noon.