Published on Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 12:32:43 PM
Acting Assets Officer – Maternity Leave Cover
Immediate Start – 6 months Fixed Term
The Shire of Boyup Brook is seeking a motivated and capable individual to join our team as Acting Assets Officer, providing maternity leave cover.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Operational Services, this role provides administrative, operational and technical support in the planning, development and maintenance of Shire infrastructure asset management plans and delivery of grant funded and strategic capital works projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain, develop and assist in implementing Shire asset management systems, spatial systems and plans (relating to physical assets).
- Undertake routine maintenance inspections, capital condition assessments and other inspections across a range of infrastructure assets, including buildings, facilities, and water and wastewater assets.
- Assist in development of asset management plans, strategies and policies for Shire infrastructure assets.
- Contribute to Shire capital works and works programs.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Knowledge and experience in asset management within government or similar organisation.
- Experience conducting technical inspections of public assets and infrastructure.
- Experience using mobile technology to assist in data collection and inspections.
- Ability to present information clearly and accurately, including maps, plans and reports.
- Understanding of engineering standards and practices relevant to public assets.
- Sound interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Well developed time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word), with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) experience highly regarded.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to your local community while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and collaborative local government environment.
A copy of the position description is available HERE. For more information please contact the Shire on 08 9765 1200.
To apply, please submit a covering letter addressing the above criteria, current resume, and two referees to [email protected].
Applications close at 4.30pm Thursday 15 January 2026.
The Shire of Boyup Brook reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
This recruitment process may also be used to fill similar full time or part time vacancies within 12 months of the advertisement date.
The Shire of Boyup Brook is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that values and respects diversity in the workplace.
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