• Permanent Full Time
• $98,265 – $105,798 pa (plus 11.5% super)
• Flexible working arrangements available including flexitime, WFH and RDOs

Who we are
Surf Coast Shire Council oversees the picturesque region of Surf Coast Shire in Victoria, striving to ensure the wellbeing and prosperity of its residents and businesses. The shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation

Locals experience a sought-after quality of life – And when you work with Council, you are helping our community and environment to thrive.

Our people play vital roles in creating an innovative, safe, respectful, and supportive workplace, living our values, and delivering exceptional services to our community.

We work together, we see opportunity, we do what we say, and we make a difference.

Your new career
Surf Coast Shire has a growing asset base that serves and provides vital infrastructure for our community. The Asset Management team is seeking an Asset Management professional to grow our team to continue serving, acting as custodian and providing oversight of our asset base for the present and into the future.

What you will bring to the role
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Asset Management professional who is dedicated to delivering and making a positive impact for the community and being part of an inclusive and cohesive team.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in Asset Management within a Local Government setting.
• High level writing skills, with an ability to write simple reports in plain English.
• Demonstrated skills in engineering principles e.g. Civil, Roads, Drainage and Buildings.
• Well rounded communication and relationship management for engaging internally at Council and Community.

Key selection criteria
Mandatory qualifications, experience and requirements

• Civil Engineering, Asset Management or similar Qualification or 5 years of relevant experience (Qualification check conducted)
• Demonstrated experience in asset management.
• Experience in developing asset management plans and policies.
• Experience in engineering principles.
• Hold a valid Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working With Children Check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).
  A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.

What you’ll love working with us
Council embraces diversity and social inclusion and encourages applications from skilled people from all walks of life.

We recognise that our employees play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, respectful and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional services to our thriving community. Our shire spans the Traditional Lands of the Wadawurrung People and the Gulidjan and Gadabanud Peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation. Council is committed to providing a workplace culture of equity, inclusion and diversity that eliminates all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.

There are numerous social activities throughout the year available as well as the benefits of:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program and award-winning staff wellbeing program
• Career development and learning opportunities, we help our people grow
• Purchase of additional annual leave
• Free onsite parking

For more information
More information on the role accountabilities and the key selection criteria can be found in the position description here.

If you believe you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Tym Guthridge, Coordinator Assets Management on 5261 0600.

How to apply
Applications are to be in Word or PDF format and should include a:

• cover letter including your statement addressing the selection criteria
• copy of your resume.

Please note that only applications with a statement addressing the selection criteria will be considered for this position.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the "Apply Now" button and we'll be in touch with you shortly regarding your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 6 July 2025

Surf Coast Shire Council is an equal opportunity and child safe employer.