Asset Management Engineer Level 1

Closing Date: 25 July 2008
Reference: 2008-0064
Department: Shire Services

Building a better tomorrow
Wyong Shire is a leading tourist area with pristine beaches, lush national parks and diverse wildlife. Our residential growth is one of the highest in the state with almost 150,000 residents comfortably calling Wyong Shire home. At Wyong Shire Council we’re committed to creating a positive work/life balance by encouraging sustainable development and economic opportunities supporting strong, safe residential communities.

Building a better career
Wyong Shire Council has a culture which encourages career development, with on-going training and support to help you grow and achieve. Employees can take advantage of our great range of benefits including salary sacrifice options, Monthly Rostered Day Off, Work Fit health and wellbeing program and two active staff Social Clubs. We provide a friendly, fun atmosphere and encourage initiative and innovation to affect positive changes. A salary negotiable from $990.85 up to $1,236.90 per week (including a private use motor vehicle) plus Superannuation is offered. The position will work out of Wyong Shire Council Chambers and operates within our Shire Services Unit providing a rewarding and stimulating work environment, supported by a strong team and management.

Building a better team
The incumbent is responsible for the full range of asset management functions, including the detailed preparation of water and sewerage capital works programmes, implementation of specific projects, asset monitoring and reporting functions and the preparation and management of asset related documentation. The position also has input in the development and management of demand, drought and integrated water cycle and the investigation and design functions of the section. This includes cost effective management of: capital works: identifying asset requirements and acquisition strategies: projects initiation, design, delivery and handover: asset renewals and refurbishment: disposal of surplus assets: implementation of demand and drought management strategies, integrated water cycle management plans and asset management plans

Note: Applicants are required to respond to each selection criteria in their application or covering letter. Selection Criteria are detailed on the last page of this ad package.

This position requires a person with degree qualifications in Engineering and/or another relevant discipline. However, Council will consider applications from students in a relevant discipline who expect to graduate within a year and who also have had relevant work experience (with an adjusted salary applying until the person graduates).

How to apply
Applications should be made via email

Additional information
Robert Fulcher - Senior Assets Engineer - (02) 4350 5765.

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