The Opportunity:
As Coordinator Community Asset Management, you will lead a team of Community Asset Engineers
and Community & Recreation Planners to deliver strategic planning and asset management services
across Council's community facilities, infrastructure and services.
In this role, you will lead the development of long-term asset management, community and recreation
planning strategies, provide expert advice on community infrastructure and future service needs, and
use evidence-based planning to ensure our community facilities, recreation assets and services
continue to meet the needs of our growing city.
Working collaboratively across Council and with community stakeholders, you will help deliver master
plans, infrastructure programs, strategies and funding opportunities that create and provide
accessible, sustainable and high-quality community spaces and services.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have degree qualifications in social planning, town planning,
recreation planning, asset management, architecture, public policy or a related field.
You will have demonstrated experience in community planning and infrastructure planning, including
providing advice and recommendations to local government planning and development. In addition,
you will also have:
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach, empower and develop teams to achieve
exceptional outcomes.
- Project management and program coordination experience, including experience in preparing
Project Initiation Briefs, business cases, and grant applications.
- Experience in planning and managing community infrastructure assets, including community
centres, sporting facilities, cultural facilities, public buildings and amenities.
- Experience in strategic development of community and recreation infrastructure and
associated social services.
- Experience in asset management systems and knowledge in asset lifecycle management
principles.
Benefits:
This is a full-time, temporary 12-month opportunity, working a 35-hour week, with a base salary
range of $135,845 - $150,788 per year + 12% super + $15,000 Motor Vehicle Allowance. A 3.5% Civil
Liability Allowance is also afforded to eligible candidates.
Council also offers a range of other benefits for its employees, including:
· Flexible work arrangements
· Ongoing training and development
· Fitness Passport
· Healthy Employee Program
To Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and cover letter.
Questions:
If after reading the role charter you have any questions, please contact Geoff Wilton, Manager Asset
Management, on 0447 808 872.
Applications close: Sunday 26 July 2026
Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ
citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.
What happens next?
Once applications close, we will review all candidates' details against the role requirements and will
be back in touch with you to advise the status of your application.
Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required
to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing). Council also completes a
range of other pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, psychometric testing or
a criminal history check. For more information about the recruitment process, visit the "Jobs at
Council" page on our website.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Maitland City Council is dedicated to providing a workplace that is inclusive and supportive and is
reflective of the diverse community we serve. We support equal opportunities for all employees, and
encourage applications from people from all cultures, nationalities, identities, and abilities. We believe
all employees have the right to feel valued, respected and heard. If you have any special
considerations or accessibility requirements, please let us know in the recruitment process how we are
able to meet your needs.
If you require special assistance, or have any questions about the recruitment process please contact
us for a confidential conversation (Recruitment@maitland.nsw.gov.au)
