Asset Management Projects Officer

at  Surf Coast Shire Council

WHO WE ARE

At Surf Coast Shire Council, we care about our people and our community, and we exist to support both to thrive. We are a region full of spectacular coastline, scenic rainforests, rural hinterland, and magnificent beaches, not to mention the Great Ocean Road, one of the tourists draw cards of Australia. The Surf Coast is among the fastest growing regional municipalities in Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a supportive and connected culture, flexible work-life balance offering hybrid flexible working options, free staff onsite parking and much more.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Asset Management or similar or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Asset Management and the successful delivery of projects.
• Ability to develop and apply project tools including project charters, project scheduling / planning, budgets, risk management, stakeholder engagement plans and related project documentation
• A current Working With Children Check
• Qualifications check
• You have the permanent right to live and work in Australia
• Police Check results that are suitable for this position (will be arranged by Surf Coast Shire Council).A complete international criminal history check is required if the person has worked or lived overseas for any period of time OR a complete national criminal history check is required if the person has only ever worked in Australia.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience in Local Government.
• Experience in delivering projects in a complex environment.
• Experience in working in cross–organisational projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of judgement to enable quality decision making within a project management context.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, often working to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in managing staff and contractors in the achievement of project objectives.
• Well-developed communication skills including the ability to engage with project stakeholders and prepare reports.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Relevant asset management and project management experience.
• Strong communication skills with understanding of stakeholder management

In this role you will assist in the Asset Management function and provision of services by:

• Managing of Council’s asset portfolio and delivering principles within Council’s asset policies, strategies, and plans
• Delivering assigned scope to budget programs and where required projects of up to medium complexity in accordance within scope, time and budget specifications and objectives described in project documentation such as a project charter, project plan, procurement plan, communications and engagement plan;
• Provide reports on project status including financial information.
• Coordinate project resources to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget