Building Asset Officer

Building Asset Officer

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 19/07/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• A Generous Salary, Super, Vehicle
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

As a Building Asset Officer, you’ll support the effective management of Council’s building assets through inspections, data management, maintenance planning and contract support. This is a permanent full-time role within a collaborative Strategic Asset Management team.

• You will: Conduct condition inspections, maintain asset data and systems, coordinate preventative maintenance, raise and prioritise work orders, support sustainability initiatives, and assist in supervising contractors.Work with internal teams, contractors, consultants and service providers across Council.
• What makes it great: A varied role combining fieldwork, data and project coordination, with exposure to a diverse asset portfolio.
• What success looks like: Accurate asset data, well-managed maintenance programs, compliant and high-quality contractor delivery, and proactive risk management.
• Your impact: Help keep Council buildings safe, functional and sustainable for the community.
• The best of both worlds: Challenge through varied work, Growth in asset and contract management, Support from a collaborative team, and real Impact on community infrastructure.

Who we are (and why you’ll love us)

Our Strategic Asset Management team is collaborative, supportive and focused on delivering practical outcomes for the community. We value teamwork, continuous improvement and making a real impact through our work.

• What we offer Opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience, supported learning and exposure to diverse assets and projects.
• Team culture A friendly, down-to-earth environment that values collaboration, open communication and shared success.
• Wellbeing and balance We support a respectful, flexible workplace that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Why join us Be part of a team that delivers meaningful improvements in asset performance and sustainability.
• Who thrives here Proactive, team-oriented and detail-focused people who enjoy making a tangible impact.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and enjoys working across both field and office environments.

• A practical problem-solver with experience or interest in building maintenance, inspections or asset management.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data, prioritise tasks and meet timeframes.
• A collaborative team player with a customer-focused mindset and clear communication skills.
• Motivated to learn, grow and contribute to meaningful outcomes for the community.

If you’re someone who enjoys variety, is ready for a new challenge and wants to make a tangible impact, you’ll thrive in this role.

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact JP Ghantous on (02) 4732 7777.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.