Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 36.25 hours/week) Degree in Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent) and eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia LGO 8 ($113,644 - $128,384 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why Choose Us

Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.

We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.

We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.

Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.

Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.

Our Purpose: Grow Townsville

Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment

About The Role

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of robust governance processes and frameworks that support effective asset management, information integrity and regulatory compliance across a diverse infrastructure portfolio.

You will apply contemporary asset management techniques to inform asset strategies for transport, water, wastewater, solid waste and open space assets, while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of asset investment decision-making and risk frameworks. The position is responsible for managing internal and external audits and effectiveness reviews, reporting on outcomes and ensuring all activities align with legislative requirements, regulatory obligations and corporate policies and standards.

You will work closely with Business Services to ensure financial modelling, reporting and asset investment priorities are well integrated, and proactively identify and champion improvements to asset management systems across the Infrastructure and Operations Division. As a people leader, you will coach and mentor direct reports, ensuring performance and development plans are in place, and demonstrate visible safety leadership through active participation in safety audits and inspections.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

Degree in Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent) and eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia. Proven ability to effectively lead a team of people and proactively shape work culture using work processes and personal leadership behaviours. Demonstrated experience in contemporary asset management developing strategies and plans that balance performance, cost and risk to customer service levels. Significant experience working across the asset lifecycle (Creation, commissioning, operation, asset and maintenance strategy development, capital planning, asset risk management, etc.). Highly demonstrated experience in providing sophisticated strategic engineering advice to all asset related queries. Demonstrated experience in developing asset management frameworks and systems (ISO 55000 series or similar). Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, codes and guidelines relating to the QLD Local Government Act and appropriate asset management standards.

How To Apply

Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.

If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Lachlan (A/Team Manager) on 0401 118 828.

For Further Information Review The Position Description.

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 5 February 2026

What We Offer

17.5% annual leave loading Up to 5 weeks annual leave Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave 14 weeks paid Parental Leave Domestic and Family Violence Leave Natural Disaster Leave Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members Salary Sacrifice opportunities Learning and Development opportunities Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses Employee Assistance Program The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.

We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!

All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a ‘zero tolerance’ policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact hr_recruitment@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9004 for a confidential discussion.

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Attachments

TL Asset Strategy_PD.pdf