Gympie Regional Council is seeking a Manager Assets to ensure Council's road assets are managed to meet the community's needs.

The position also has a lead technical role in the organisation, and has responsibility for providing advice, leadership and guidance in creating contemporary Asset Management practices across the organisation.

There are substantial change management responsibilities in this position, and the council is seeking an asset management professional who can bring expertise, innovation, and a challenging, business performance-focused mindset to the organisation.

The Manager Assets is responsible for the end-to-end management of council's Road Asset Management programme, with key responsibilities including:

• Strategic planning
• Program Development
• Engineering Survey, Design and Investigations
• Road network administration
• Asset Management Policy development
• Community engagement and customer service

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in senior asset management or roads related technical leadership position
• Degree level qualifications in Civil Engineering or other related discipline
• RPEQ registration, or ability to obtain
• Strong corporate leadership and human resource management skills

About the Council

The Gympie region comprises of eight divisions, represented by the Mayor and eight councillors. The Regional Council has an operating budget of approximately $85 million.

Gympie Regional Council has an enormous focus on economic growth within its region. The Council's strategic objectives and vision are to deliver world class services to the region and make Gympie a location of choice for people to live, work and invest.

The Council are offering a competitive remuneration package of $160K plus superannuation, as well as opportunities for professional satisfaction, growth and development.

This diverse and rewarding role will provide many challenges as well as the opportunity to shape and develop the growth of the beautiful Gympie Region.

Click below to download the Candidate Information Pack for this role. Click Apply Now to submit your application. For a confidential discussion please contact Belinda Walker on 0411 449 447.

The closing date for applications is Monday 3 December at 5pm.