Asset Planning Coordinator

Water & Waste Services

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

• IFA 7 - $125,088 per annum + superannuation
• $6,000 relocation bonus for suitable candidate
• +5 days recreational leave
• +10-day fortnight
  
  
  

OR

• Stream A Level 7 - $105,608 per annum + superannuation
• $6,000 relocation bonus for suitable candidate
• + 17.5% loading
• + 9-day fortnight
  
  
  

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for a strategic thinker to shape the future of our water and sewerage services. In this role, you'll develop and implement asset operations and maintenance strategies that align with business goals and deliver long-term value.

You’ll drive innovation in asset management practices, contribute to system improvements, and support the development of key strategic plans, including optimising asset lifecycle costs, and mitigating operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the Asset Management Framework and System.
• Help develop strategic asset plans and ensure alignment with organisational goals and policies.
• Prepare maintenance, renewal, and upgrade plans for water and sewer assets.
• Develop asset policies, strategies, and business cases to guide investment and project planning.
• Identify and prioritise infrastructure improvements based on data, risk, and performance.
• Support the 10-year renewal program through inspections, condition assessments, and data analysis.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and updates for management and advisory committees.
• Coordinate and present asset data, reports, and insights using tools such as SCADA and Telemetry.
  
  
  

Please click here to view a full Position Description.

To Be Successful, You’ll Need Demonstrated Experience In

• Asset management within a utility/heavy industry
• Development and utilisation of an Asset Management System
• Maintenance and renewal management
• Resolving complex asset reliability issues
• Providing advice/reports to management
• Data collection and reporting role at a supervisory level ideally gained with the utility sector
• The use and application of MS Office Suite, GIS, Maintenance Management Systems & telemetry (SCADA or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills; written, interpersonal, and verbal
  
  
  

Qualifications & Licences

• Tertiary qualification (AQF Level 7 or above) in Engineering/Asset Management or relevant asset management qualification
• Current QLD Class C Driver's Licence
  
  
  

What’s Nice To Have

• Local Government experience
  
  
  

Benefits Of Working With Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to see our Employee Value Proposition.

What We Offer

• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 12% employer super contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid Emergency Services leave
  
  
  

Applications Close

11pm Tuesday 27 May – Close date is subject to change pending qualified applications received

To find out more, contact Matthew Cook, Manager Assets & Maintenance, on 0448 510 832 during business hours.