Infrastructure Asset Management Specialist

WA Local Government Association • Full-time • West Leederville, Western Australia, AU • 3w ago

Sector-leading benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks’ annual leave in a values-driven organisation.
Flexibility that fits: A culture that works hard while supporting balance.
Curiosity and excellence: Be part of an organisation driving Innovation.

Join WALGA as our Infrastructure Asset Management Specialist, a newly created role that will influence how Local Governments manage and optimise over $45 billion in community assets, including roads and bridges, airports, utilities, and public facilities. This role sits within WALGA’s Transport and Roads Team, which provides advocacy, policy, research, and technical support to the Local Government sector. While WALGA doesn’t directly manage public assets, we provide expertise that helps Local Governments address complex challenges and implement practical, strategic solutions that deliver meaningful benefits to their communities.

A unique opportunity to make a tangible impact and help shape the future of infrastructure across Western Australian Local Government.

In this role you'll combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to tackle issues like asset management, disaster recovery, and unlocking land development constraints. We’re looking for someone with an enquiring mind and a strong curiosity for new technologies. Someone who keeps their finger on the pulse of emerging infrastructure issues and brings forward‑thinking solutions to the sector. If you love diving into data, analysing insights, and identifying current and emerging policy issues that impact Local Governments, this role gives you the best of both worlds, where technical analysis meets creative communication to educate, advise, and influence change. Your days will be varied and impactful. One day you might:

Interpret legislation and analyse asset data to support coordinated outcomes with utility providers
Guide Local Governments through best practice frameworks.
Formulate model policy templates, guidelines and procedures for our Local Governments to adapt.
Advise a Local Government on disaster recovery funding requirements.

The next, you could:

Represent WALGA at a meeting with a utility provider to collaborate and negotiate outcomes.
Prepare discussion papers, agenda papers, and submissions that keep WALGA, and the sector informed and future focused.

You’ll also:

Research what the commercial sector and other jurisdictions, nationally and internationally, are doing in the infrastructure space, bringing fresh ideas and global best practice to WA Local Governments.
Monitor legislative changes and prepare submissions that influence State and Federal infrastructure policy.

Let’s talk about you. You are a confident, solutions-focused professional with:

Experience working at a strategic level with civil and built infrastructure.
Knowledge of civil and built infrastructure and asset management systems.
Experience in data analysis including using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Strong policy development, research, and analytical skills.
The ability to translate complex technical information into strategic insights.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, you build trust, communicate with clarity and genuinely enjoy knowledge sharing.

While prior experience in Local Government or a member-based organisation is advantageous, it is not essential. At WALGA, we value curiosity and welcome candidates who are eager to learn and explore how the Local Government infrastructure landscape operates. A “C” class driver’s licence and willingness to travel are essential. Why you’ll love working here. Employees have the opportunity to work on unique and meaningful projects that deliver real benefits to Local Governments and the communities they serve. We foster a culture of positive risk-taking, guided by one of our strategic pillars ‘Explore’, and underpinned by our value of Curiosity. Our workplace encourages a spirit of enquiry and an innovation mindset. We’re proud to offer benefits that genuinely make a difference. At WALGA, you’ll enjoy six weeks of annual leave plus an extra day off on the anniversary of when you started, because your journey with us is worth celebrating. Our Thrive wellbeing program runs all year and is designed to support every aspect of wellbeing. Mental, physical, and social through education, resources, and practical initiatives. We’re committed to helping you grow, both personally and professionally, and we’re driving a tech roadmap that’s shaping a data-led future. There are plenty of ways to get involved too, with cross-organisational working groups such as Reconciliation, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability. And that’s just the start. You’ll also find an active social club run by employees, flexible working options, fantastic end-of-trip facilities, and a modern office designed for collaboration. We’re proud to be recognised as a Menopause Friendly Australia employer, because creating an inclusive workplace matters to us. Interested? Apply now!

Please include a cover letter (max 2 pages) that outlines what sets you apart, and why this opportunity would be a great career move for you.
To view the position description please visit our careers page.
If you have questions that can’t be found in this ad or the position description, please contact Ian Duncan – Executive Manager Infrastructure on 0439 947 716.
Applications will close 9:00am Monday, 9 February 2026. We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.
Applications via email will not be accepted. As this role is being sourced directly by WALGA, we respectfully request no agencies approach.

WALGA encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you have any specific needs or require accommodations to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know. This could include, but is not limited to, accessibility requirements, assistive technologies, or any other considerations.