Asset Systems Officer

Job No: COS151
Location: Colac

Are you looking for a career-lifestyle opportunity?

Looking for a dynamic and diverse work environment within a supportive organisation?

The Colac Otway Shire Council are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join our Assets and Engineering Department as Asset Systems Officer in a Permanent Full-Time capacity.

Located within two hours south-west of Melbourne, Colac Otway is renowned for its magnificent southern coastline, the Otway rainforests and the northern lakes and offers an attractive lifestyle with diverse employment opportunities. Backed by a thriving economy in primary industries, tourism, commercial and community services this is an exceptional career opportunity.

As the Asset Systems Officer you will ensure that Council:

  • Has the infrastructure assets, utilising asset management and spatial systems to record and display asset information, for use by the organisation.
  • Maintains an up to date and accurate register of assets, necessary to progress Council’s overall asset management objectives and compliance obligations.
  • Has the support available to the unit by assisting to undertake proactive and reactive inspections of Council’s roads and footpaths in line with its Road Management Plan.
  • Can provide assistance when required in undertaking various field-based investigations to ensure the currency and accuracy of asset data and also that the principles of risk management are applied to Council’s portfolio of assets.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Participating in asset condition assessments and through the provision of technical advice and data processing services, ensure the outputs of condition assessments are relevant, accurate and integrated into the asset management system in a timely manner.
  • Execution of queries and the provision of reports and maps as requested in relation to Asset Management and other associated matters.
  • Undertaking a variety of field-based assessments, including Level 1 and 2 assessments, related to programmed and reactive inspections of Council’s asset portfolio.

About You:

To support your success in this role you will have:

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or other equivalent.
  • Sound judgement, analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to exercise vision and initiative.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to relate well to internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and proactively problem solve.
  • Ability to forward plan and work collaboratively to develop plans and solutions.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to Occupational Health & Safety practices.
  • Ability to work well within a team in person, and remotely.
  • Current Drivers Licence.

For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description

Salary information: $72,597.20 to $82,571.32 per annum, plus superannuation

Applications close on Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 11.59pm

For further information and how to apply:

    1. Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
    2. Information to be included with your application:
      • Letter of application 
      • Current resume
      • Key Selection Criteria Responses (which you will usually find on the last page within the Position Description (Just write a few sentences to address each one) 
    3. Submit your application

Andrew Tenni

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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About Colac

Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.

From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.

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