Strategic Asset Management Coordinator - Asset Assurance

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 10/11/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

At Penrith City Council, we know that attracting great people means offering more than just a rewarding role. That's why we provide a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle.

• A generous employment package including superannuation and leaseback vehicle.
• Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance, including hybrid working opportunities where operationally appropriate.
• The opportunity to lead strategic initiatives that directly influence the future of a growing city's infrastructure network.
• Ongoing professional development, leadership support and opportunities to further develop your asset management expertise.
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse civil asset portfolio, helping shape long-term investment decisions and community outcomes.
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities

The best of both worlds. Enjoy a rewarding career while making a meaningful contribution to one of Australia's most dynamic and growing communities. Click here to learn more about our employee benefits.

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for protecting, monitoring and improving Council's civil infrastructure assets while supporting the sustainable growth of one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.

This permanent leadership role sits within the Strategic Asset Management team and plays a critical part in ensuring Council's infrastructure assets are protected, accurately recorded and effectively managed throughout their lifecycle. You'll lead asset assurance activities across the road reserve, oversee inspection and compliance programs, drive improvements in asset data and systems, and contribute to strategic asset management outcomes that support long-term infrastructure planning and investment.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, developers, contractors, utility providers, government agencies and the community, you'll build strong partnerships that help protect Council's infrastructure and deliver better outcomes for the community. You'll also champion continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to enhance business processes and play a leading role in improving asset management maturity across the organisation.

What makes this role unique is the opportunity to influence both operational and strategic outcomes.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

You'll be joining a highly capable and supportive Strategic Asset Management team that values innovation, continuous improvement and evidence based decision making. We work across the organisation to provide the asset intelligence, planning and insights that underpin sustainable service delivery, ensuring Council's infrastructure continues to meet the needs of a growing city both now and into the future.

Our Strategic Asset Management department plays a critical role in connecting long-term planning, asset performance, risk management and financial sustainability. Working closely with engineering, operations, finance and executive leadership, we help guide investment decisions across a diverse and expanding portfolio of civil infrastructure assets.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for a collaborative and forward thinking leader who is passionate about infrastructure, continuous improvement and delivering long-term value to the community.

• An experienced people leader who can bring out the best in others, build a positive team culture and successfully lead a multidisciplinary team through change and improvement.
• A strategic thinker who understands civil infrastructure and asset management principals, and can balance operational priorities with long-term planning, risk management and service outcomes.
• Someone who enjoys solving problems, challenging the status quo and identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, asset information and customer experiences.
• A confident communicator who can build trusted relationships across Council, industry and the development sector, and influence outcomes through collaboration and sound technical advice.
• A professional who is motivated by making a tangible impact, protecting community assets and helping shape a growing city's infrastructure future.
• An individual looking for their next challenge, who values growth, embraces new opportunities and wants to play a key role in the continued evolution of Asset Assurance and Strategic Asset Management at Council.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with a diverse range of stakeholders and is excited by the opportunity to lead meaningful change while delivering lasting outcomes for the community

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria outlined in the position description as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Head of Strategic Asset Management - Mr Michael Alderton on 4732 7772.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Essential

• A tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams with a commitment to high standards of performance
• Extensive experience in strategic asset management or a similar field including the development of Policies, Strategies and Plans
• Demonstrated competence in the construction, maintenance and inspection of transport and drainage infrastructure (including compliance standards)
• Demonstrated experience working with contractors and statutory authorities
• Demonstrated experience in the management of budgets
• Demonstrated ability to compile, implement, monitor, and review service level agreements
• Current Class C Driver Licence