Asset Officer – PV 9/23

Tenterfield Shire Council

Position Vacant

Applications are invited for the below position:

 Asset Officer – PV 9/23

Annual Salary Range – $66,814.80p.a – $75,337.60p.a + Allowances + 10.5% Superannuation commensurate to experience and qualifications is envisioned for the right candidate.

Tenterfield is a well-renowned historical district surrounded by spectacular bush lands, and enjoys mild alpine summers, sunny winter days and crisp winter nights, blazing red autumns with stunning tree lined roads and bright wildflower springs, along with the benefits of a rural lifestyle with ready access to Northern Coastal/Beach areas of NSW, and the facilities that the nearby Queensland Granite Belt and greater Brisbane hinterland can afford.

ABOUT THE ROLE – The Asset Officer is responsible for ensuring the collection of asset and inspection data, inputting data to Council asset and spatial databases, interrogate databases to verify accuracy and integrity of asset information for asset planning, processing of applications for rural addressing and works on road reserves.

ABOUT YOU – As a highly motivated individual, you will possess a relevant qualification in civil engineering, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in road/bridge maintenance and construction works, with demonstrated knowledge of asset inspections and procedures. You will bring with you a positive attitude and be able to work within our ‘fast paced’ environment, be able to provide solutions to complex problems and have effective communication and time management skills with the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Tenterfield Shire offers a supportive workplace culture built around our values of “ICARE”, with fantastic working conditions and a range of additional benefits to help you enjoy life in our local community, including:

• 9 day fortnight;
• 15 days accumulative annual sick leave;
• 4 weeks accumulative Annual Leave;
• Relocation assistance (negotiable for the right candidate);
• Further learning and development opportunities; and
• Access to onsite monthly counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

HOW TO APPLY – Further information and details can be obtained in Council’s Position Information Package, or by contacting Councils Manager Asset & Program Planning, or HR, Workforce Development & Safety on 02 6736 6000 (during business hours).

Applications addressing the selection criteria should be emailed to the Chief Executive at hr@tenterfield.nsw.gov.au quoting the reference number and be submitted by no later than 4.00pm, 20 April 2023.

Tenterfield Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly embraces the following values: Integrity, Community Focus, Accountability, Respect & Excellence (ICARE).

Applicants must be an Australian citizen/resident or hold a visa that allows employment in Australia.