Asset Surveillance Officer
Job No:
COS152
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 Surveillance 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 Surveillance Officer you will:
- Monitor and coordinate works undertaken by contractors/ private developers to develop and maintain Council assets. This role requires liaising closely with contractors and developers to ensure all construction and maintenance standards are met.
- Ensure quality completion of new development projects through monitoring the delivery and implementation phase.
- Support and enable Council’s key objective to provide and maintain Council infrastructure and assets that meet community needs now and in the future.
- Carry out condition inspections as part of the Asset Protection Permit and Building Permit Approval system processes.
- Process applications, permits, approvals and consents associated with works that could affect a Council asset.
- Monitor performance of external building contractors and initiate corrective action for any non-conformance under the Asset Protection Permit system.
- Complete internal/external reports in line with the expectations of the Asset Protection Permit system.
- Keep adequate inspection records and assist in contract administration generally.
About You:
To support your success in this role you will have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering or approved equivalent with experience in delivery of similar services.
- Demonstrated experience in the municipal or civil engineering field.
- Demonstrated aptitude in computer based systems such as Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with the Road Management Act 2004 and the Local Government Act 2020.
- Ability to manage one’s own time effectively and efficiently to achieve desired workload outputs.
- Holder of a current Victorian Drivers Licence.
- A current Victorian Working with Children Check.
- Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Colac Otway Shire Council).
For further information regarding the duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the position description
Salary information: $86,793.20 to $93,614.04 per annum plus superannuation
Applications close on Monday 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm
For further information and how to apply:
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- Download and review the Position Description including the Key Selection Criteria.
- 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)
- 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.
