Buscojobs | Lake Macquarie City Council | Senior Asset Strategist | Lake Macquarie

Lead a proactive team, committed to developing and improving Council's assets and management systems.
Hybrid work model – 35-hour week with flexible working hours and nine-day fortnight. Career-defining leadership position which has a critical role in both the organisation and the wider community. Access to ongoing training, fostering continuous growth and expertise in asset management and leadership. LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Asset Strategist to play a key role in driving the success of our Asset Management Strategy and the implementation of our Asset Improvement Plan.
In this pivotal position, you will join our Asset Leadership team and be responsible for coordinating, delivering, and managing the implementation of our Strategic Asset Management (SAM) system. You will lead and support technical staff and asset practitioners in developing and maintaining asset-specific data and documentation, ensuring optimal asset management through best practice methodologies.
Your expertise will extend to managing consultant engagements and related services while fostering strong relationships through exceptional customer service.
Your key focus areas are:
Develop a roadmap and governance structure for prioritisation, development and implementation of initiatives to meet the objectives in the Asset Management Strategy and Policy. Plan and deliver a plan to improve Asset Management knowledge across the organisation, including clarity on roles and responsibilities to deliver effective asset management practices. Coordinate activities for development and improvement of asset databases and asset management systems. Develop the asset management improvement plan, using information from asset management plans and outcomes of asset management maturity audits, with input from asset owners and asset practitioners. Develop dashboards for reporting internally and externally on accountabilities for asset management Key Performance Indicators. Develop a roadmap for organisation-wide asset management literacy. Our ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in leading and guiding teams, managing complex projects with multiple deadlines, and achieving successful outcomes. You excel in strategic asset management, particularly in developing and maintaining asset management strategy plans, ensuring they are accurate, relevant, and aligned with organisational goals.
Collaboration is at the heart of your approach, supported by exceptional communication skills that enable you to effectively engage with stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and tackle challenges with practical, solution-focused strategies.
You thrive in stakeholder engagement, operate autonomously, and proactively drive processes to completion. A proactive mindset, strong focus on meeting critical deadlines, and innovative thinking are essential to reimagining and advancing Asset Management practices.
You will leverage your strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving to design and manage programs of work that integrate seamlessly into strategic documentation and organisational objectives.
You will bring:
Degree qualifications in project planning, strategic planning, asset management, engineering, project management, business management and/or Asset Management Planning. Demonstrated strategic asset management experience, encompassing strategic, conceptual and analytical skills, in a local government context. Demonstrated project management skills, with ability to manage and lead multiple projects, meet strict deadlines and deliver identified outcomes. Strong knowledge and practical application of asset management principles and practices, including asset lifecycle costs and strategic asset planning. Demonstrated experience in identifying and using high level conflict resolution, problem solving, negotiation techniques, including engaging and influencing internal and external stakeholders. LET'S REVEAL THE PERKS
Competitive salary from $111,032 to $129,037 a year plus industry-leading 12 per cent superannuation. 35-hour working week, hybrid work model and nine-day fortnight. Weekly pay. We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous discounted gym memberships through our corporate fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program. We are committed to being an employer of choice. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority. Free parking within walking distance of our new contemporary office building. Work closely within a supportive team environment with a diversity of knowledge, experience and technical backgrounds. Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac! CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
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If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Thursday 12 December 2024. For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Dayne Harris, Section Manager Infrastructure Assets, +61 407 621 697 or via email. If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application, please click here or contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0495 or via email. We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. To view the Capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here. To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement. Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing. Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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