Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)
The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life. One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations. Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.
Responsible for coordinating the delivery of a high quality and cost effective integrated asset management framework, you will be supported by a small team of professionals. Together you will ensure the continuous improvement of asset data and system governance that facilitates the implementation of asset management policies, strategies and plans to achieve accurate reporting and asset performance. Ultimately, along with your team and key stakeholders, you will ensure that the City’s asset management maturity journey continues in a well-planned and timely manner.
You possess highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven experience managing a team to achieve strong results. You possess advanced knowledge in infrastructure and asset management systems and databases, and have a strong understanding of the technical aspects of asset management at both a strategic and operational level. A current and valid ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence is essential for this role.
To be considered for this role you must address the following selection criteria. You will be required to respond to each criterion below as you lodge your application online.
- Strong capacity to lead, mentor, and build teams in a collaborative environment
- Extensive experience and advanced knowledge in strategic asset management, including systems, databases, principles, and techniques
- Advanced skills in applying valuation methodologies and maintaining accurate asset registers
- High-level project management skills, supported by excellent computer literacy and proficiency in relevant applications, to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects
- Highly developed communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills to engage stakeholders and achieve outcomes
- Demonstrated capability to manage budgets, forecast costs, and contribute to financial planning processes
- Sound knowledge of statutory requirements relevant to asset management and local government operations
- Degree in either Asset Management, Civil Engineering, Asset Accounting, Strategic Planning, Information Technology Systems, or significant industry experience across all requirements of the role.
We are offering a remuneration package of $141,581 to $150,216 per annum depending on knowledge, skills and experience, inclusive of an allowance of $10,000 per annum (paid quarterly) and superannuation; and
- The option to co-contribute up to a further 5% superannuation
- A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $200 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, rostered days off (9 day fortnight, or 19 day month) and two additional paid days of absence per annum
- A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
- Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.
An information package is available on our website.
Applications must be submitted by 4pm, Monday 10 November 2025
This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.
If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333. We’re happy to discuss options to assist you e.g. we can provide alternate formats for application forms, or alternate methods of applying.
The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.
