Assets Coordinator

  • Full time, permanent opportunity
  • Band 8 – $110,357 per annum + 12% superannuation

About Us:

The Strathbogie Shire is a vibrant and progressive rural municipality located about two hours from the Melbourne CBD along the Hume Highway. We have diverse and picturesque communities served by townships such as Euroa, Nagambie, Violet Town, Avenel, Longwood, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

About the Role:

The Assets Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining Council’s strategic asset management framework, including policies, strategies, and long-term plans. It leads the preparation of Council’s 10-year Asset Management Plan in line with legislative requirements and supports the delivery of annual and long-term capital works programs.

This role ensures strong alignment between Council’s strategic planning documents, financial planning, and service delivery, while supporting governance, reporting, asset valuation, and compliance with the Road Management Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Council’s asset management policies, strategies, and systems in alignment with the Local Government Act 2020.
  • Provide strategic oversight and coordination of the Asset Management Steering Group (AMSG), including governance frameworks and organisational integration.
  • Manage the Asset Management System (AMS) and ensure the accuracy and use of asset data for informed decision-making and capital works planning.
  • Review and maintain Council’s Road Management Plan, inspection cycles, and compliance reporting.
  • Represent Council in regional forums and partnerships, including Roads to Recovery and the Regional Water Monitoring Partnership.
  • Oversee land asset management, e-title systems, and GIS integration to ensure data integrity and accessibility.

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Analytical and investigative skills.
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with the principles and practices of budgeting and relevant accounting and financial procedures may be required.
  • The ability to contribute to the development and implementation of long-term staffing strategies.
  • Experience in delivering Asset Management functions.

Why you will love working at Strathbogie Shire Council:

We understand the need for flexibility and can offer:

  • Negotiated hybrid working arrangements – up to 40% working from home.
  • Option to work more hours over fewer days (e.g., 9-day fortnight).
  • Negotiated start and finish times.

We have generous leave entitlements including:

  • 3 additional days Family Care Leave per year to support caring requirements.
  • 3 days paid leave during Christmas closure.
  • Long service leave available pro rata after five years and transferable across local government organisations.
  • Up to 10 days unpaid leave per year for Cultural and Ceremonial Leave.
  • Up to 20 days of paid Family Violence Leave annually.
  • Parental leave – 16 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 2 weeks for secondary carer, with the option to be taken at half pay.

We value your health and wellbeing and offer:

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Income Protection Scheme for all employees.
  • Weekly onsite visits for treatment of soft tissue injuries.
  • Annual Flu Vaccinations.
  • Access to Local Government Employee Health Plan.

We encourage professional development and learning opportunities including:

  • Support to study with a repayment plan via payroll deductions.
  • Access to study leave.
  • On the job training.

And the bonuses:

  • Annual pay increases in line with our Enterprise Agreement.
  • 17.5% Leave Loading paid out annually as a lump sum “Christmas bonus”.
  • Recognition awards for years of service.

For further information about this position, please contact Nick Maple, Manager – Capital Infrastructure & Strategic Projects on 5795 0000.

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Please complete an online application form and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications without the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 9am, Monday 2 February 2026.

Strathbogie Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and a Child Safe organisation. We value diversity in our workplace and will consider flexible working arrangements.

 

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