Job Task Analysis - Infrastructure Leadership

• Become a key leader in enhancing organisational asset management capability     
• Permanent full-time position
• Hybrid work options, with 2 days working from home each week
• $132,231 - $148,320 per annum (dependent on experience) plus superannuation
• Location: Cheltenham

Join the City of Kingston as the Team Leader Asset Management  

The Infrastructure Department delivers engineering services and compliance with emergency management.  In this department the asset management team is responsible for collecting and categorising all organisational assets, leading condition audit and renewal strategies, and enhancing organisational asset management.

About this opportunity

We are looking for a talented leader to join our team. In this role, you will lead an experienced team of asset management professionals and be highly engaged in lifting organisational capability in asset management. Your team members and stakeholders across the organisation will be critical to achieving your goals.

Responsibilities include                        

• Leadership of a skilled technical team
• Support the implementation of a new Enterprise Asset Management system
• Continuous improvement of asset management practices
• Improve organisational asset management capability
• Develop asset renewal strategies to strengthen long-term financial planning

Your skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience leading a team, preferably in a technical environment
• Ability to address and explain complex issues to asset and service owners
• Experience in asset management is advantageous but not essential
• Relevant degree qualification or extensive and diverse experience in a related field   

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of

We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

How to apply

To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications must be submitted online through our careers portal.  Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies

Enquiries

For any enquiries about the position, please contact James Lenihan, Manager Infrastructure at james.lenihan@kingston.vic.gov.au  

To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au

 About Kingston 

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.

Why work for Kingston?

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us: 

• Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
• Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
• Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
• Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
• Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
• Salary Packaging
• Purchase leave options
• Career development opportunities
• Study/development assistance
• Discounted gym memberships
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Social club events
• Close to Public transport
• Free Onsite parking

For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.