Job Description

Located in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne and home to over 185,000 residents and a diverse range of businesses, the City of Boroondara is a vibrant, liveable city which fosters the cultural, environmental, economic and wellbeing of its community.

As a Council, we are driven by delivering for our community and placing the customer at the centre of everything we do. With a strong commitment to our values including service excellence, innovation and collaboration, we aim to create an environment where we can all make a meaningful impact.

Reporting directly to the Director Places & Spaces, with oversight of 5 direct reports and an overall team of 19, this diverse and impactful senior management position leads Council’s integrated approach to asset management including strategic asset management, capital works planning, asset systems, and drainage. It is responsible for ensuring the City’s assets are sustainably managed and for strategic advice and support on asset-related issues. 

• Lead and develop staff in the Asset & Capital Planning department responsible for asset systems, asset planning, drainage, administration support and OHS compliance, combining technical expertise with a strong customer focus
• Lead the ongoing review of policies and practices within the department to ensure they are appropriate, efficient and responsive to customer needs and expectations
• Engage with the community and partners supported with data, records, policies, procedures and practices in place and updated  for the  cost-effective, efficient and sustainable management of Council’s assets
• Drive the effective use and development of Council’s asset management system and processes with a key focus on long term planning, investment and use.
• Develop and monitor compliance with Council’s Road Management Plan, including completion of asset inspections and monitoring status of works requests
• Coordinate, consult and work closely with departments to develop the overall 4-year capital works program and report and monitor progress of the annual program)

As a key part of Council's senior management team, the incumbent will work in project teams and cross directorate working groups, establishing strong and productive networks with State Government and community agencies, and working collaboratively with peers to ensure integrated delivery of core services.

Applications are sought from candidates who bring demonstrated senior experience in a diverse range of strategic or operational asset management issues, including asset planning, design, construction or maintenance. Strong asset systems (including GIS) experience is critical, along with knowledge and experience in civil asset  and drainage design with a record of developing strategies for providing services through infrastructure. Tertiary qualifications are expected in engineering, asset management, infrastructure, or a related discipline.

Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills will allow the development of innovative, evidence-based planning and a demonstrated understanding of the principles of sound community engagement and experience in effective practices will be critical.

Download a copy of the position description by copying https://tinyurl.com/me7nvea9 into your browser, or contact Charlie Cole at Camden Search on charlie@camdensearch.com.au for a confidential discussion. Applications will close on Sunday 31st August and any enquiries will be treated with absolute confidence. Third-party or direct applications will be forwarded to Camden Search.