Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

An exciting opportunity is on the horizon...

If you are a motivated, innovative and enthusiastic asset management expert, come and join the dynamic Infrastructure Strategy Branch - Asset Management team as the Principal Asset Engineer (Civil).

You will play a key part in achieving our strategic asset management themes:

• Respond to the future
• Deliver quality core services to the community
• Support a sustainable city
• Value all our assets

About the role

This role will provide you the opportunity to lead and implement an integrated asset management approach across council's civil infrastructure assets. You will be 2IC to the Infrastructure Asset and Data Management Section Manager with opportunity for tailored coaching and mentorship to progress to senior leadership roles.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical leadership, oversight, and specialist advice across the management of civil infrastructure assets
• Coordinate the assessment of and response to external and internal requests for service associated with the management of council's civil infrastructure assets
• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of asset class strategies and tactics to achieve cost-effective preventative and corrective management and maintenance works, condition monitoring and performance management of civil assets throughout their lifecycle
• Develop and implement control systems, techniques, work practices, processes, and procedures to help maintain accurate and relevant civil asset data records
• Prepare briefing papers, business cases and presentations relevant to civil infrastructure asset management
• Management and leadership of a team of asset management professionals

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive demonstrated experience in civil infrastructure asset management
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in civil engineering, asset management or construction management
• Hold a current Queensland C Class driver's licence
• Desirably, you will hold (or have the ability to obtain) registration with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership

If this sounds like you, check out the position description and lodge your application today, we hope to meet you as soon as possible!

About the benefits

This is a permanent position with a salary range of $133,000 to $150,000 plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Life/ work balance: Enjoy a supportive approach to life/work balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 31 August 2025

Please direct any related questions to Alvin Valle via [email protected].

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.