Strategic Asset Engineer

Are you passionate about how assets and infrastructure support diverse community outcomes, enhance economic development and tourism opportunities? Are you wanting to find an Engineering role that blends technical skills, GIS and data management, strategic thinking and innovative project design to manage our major infrastructure now and into the future effectively.

Murrindindi Shre Council is seeking a Strategic Asset Engineer to:

• drive asset management priorities
• foster organisation wide awareness of the asset life cycle
• advocate for infrastructure that meets the service needs of the community.

About this opportunity

In this role of Strategic Asset Engineer, you will be the technical expert in planning renewal priorities and long-term asset management through effective data analysis and understanding community needs. You will enjoy developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including planning and delivery teams, to develop and document asset treatment options, intervention triggers, and strategies.

You will be the technical lead for:

• prioritising asset renewal and fostering Council-wide awareness of “whole of life asset management”
• reviewing and developing Asset Management Plans for roads, bridges, stormwater and urban drainage, footpaths and shared paths, buildings, recreation, leisure and community facilities, parks and open spaces
• asset condition surveying
• data collection and analysis
• Asset Management Systems and GIS.

What you will bring

• A positive focus on teamwork, collaboration and driving whole of community/ council outcomes.
• Qualifications in engineering, or relevant work experience in utilising IT systems to analyse and prioritise capital works.
• Experience in GIS mapping systems, particularly managing datasets and maps to support asset management (or a willingness and ability to learn).
• Relationship and influencing skills to link and satisfy a diverse range of stakeholders in an effort to gain cooperation and assistance.
• Passion for exploring innovative outcomes and sustainable solutions.

What we offer

Murrindindi Shire is situated on Melbourne's peri-urban fringe and encompasses the charming rural townships of Alexandra, Eildon, Kinglake, Marysville and Yea. The Shire benefits from great natural beauty and tourist attractions such as Lake Eildon, picturesque national parks, the Great Victorian Rail Trail and access to Victoria's snowfields. We are located within proximity to Melbourne, a lovely 60 to 90 minute drive from Melbourne, depending on your route.

We offer a supportive and flexible work environment within a supportive team along with ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance.

How to apply

For more information about the role or a confidential discussion, please contact Tara Heard on (03) 5772 0333.

We request your application contains a cover letter, your resume, and addresses the key selection criteria set out in the Position Description.

You can submit your application and any accompanying attachments:

• online – you will receive an email notification confirming your submission
• by email to msc@murrindindi.vic.gov.au
• or post them to Murrindindi Shire Council, PO Box 138, Alexandra 3714.

Applications close at 11.45 pm, on 26 August 2025.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Murrindindi Shire Council’s Enterprise Agreement.  It is also a condition of employment that the successful applicant:

• Provides evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• Undertakes a Police Check and, where applicable to the role (refer Position Description), provides a current Working with Children Check