Assets Officer

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week (Cadetship with Development Plan available to those who don't meet the position requirements)

Salary Range: Grade 11-14 ($1417.92 - $1873.02 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 April 2026

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

Are you organised and passionate about managing assets and ensuring they are maintained, tracked, and utilised effectively?

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative Assets Officer to join the Infrastructure Services Team. This position may also be offered at a lower grade in the form of a Cadetship, providing an interested candidate, who may not hold necessary qualifications or experience, the opportunity to commence the role and complete a detailed development plan.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance or build on your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary up to $98,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) PLUS super and salary packaging options! 
• Additional benefits include relocation assistance for the right applicant, a paid rostered day off every three weeks, ongoing professional development opportunities and negotiable flexibility!

Our Next Assets Officer

Reporting to the Manager Engineering Services, the role will primarily be responsible for supporting the Infrastructure Services Directorate in all aspects of development and implementation of the Council’s Asset Management practices. The role will also be responsible for the maintenance of the Asset Management System and will assist in the development of the Council’s long term financial plan for the Capital Works Program.

More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Developing and maintain Councils Asset Management plans as part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework;
• Providing ongoing support for capitalisation and fair valuation processes;
• Working collaboratively with the Finance team to achieve consistent and high-quality outcomes with financial reporting and asset information management;
• Updating the Asset management system (Bizy); and
• Performing data entry tasks in an effort to balance financials with infrastructure information

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Councils Asset Management plans as part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.
• Assist with the preparation of Council’s 10 year long term financial plans for the Civil Capital Works Program.
• Provide ongoing support for capitalisation and fair valuation processes as stipulated in AAS27.  
• Support the implementation and management of Councils Asset Management System, asset information, procedures and corporate documents.
• Assist with establishment and ongoing development of strategies and procedures required for maintenance of an accurate asset management database.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance team to achieve consistent and high-quality outcomes with financial reporting and asset information management.
• Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative, to organise workload and manage time efficiently
• Ability to use a network computer in word processing, spreadsheet data recording, electronic networking.
• Work in collaboration with the asset team, manager and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals
• Ensure compliance with legislative, industrial and Council policy requirements and standards in the areas of Equal Employment Opportunity, Occupational Health, Safety and Rehabilitation and Environmental protection.

 Key Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Technology, Accounting or other relevant discipline
• Demonstrated ability in developing and managing Asset Management Plans.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively respond and liaise with community and business representatives, Councillors and Government Authorities
• Demonstrated experience in managing Asset Management Systems and processes including the delivery and setup of such systems.
• Demonstrated experience in oversight of Capitalisations and Fair Valuation processes.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills for managing risk; prioritising solutions and programming works.
• A positive, professional and co-operative approach to working with others.

 * While not required, desirable characteristics of a successful candidate could include:

• Experience in Local Government.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant Accounting Standards, ISO55000 and other Asset Management guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement IIMM guidelines for Asset Management Plans.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

 Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Some of the benefits working for Gunnedah Shire Council include:

 - Work only 35 hours per week!

 - Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks, helping you manage the work-life balance

 - Flexible Working Arrangements Negotiable

 - Long Service Leave after 5 years!

 - Access to 2 Health and Wellbeing days annually, allowing you to get to those important appointments

 - Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles

 - Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia

 - Supportive and dynamic work environment.

 - Professional development and career growth opportunities.

 - 4 weeks annual leave

 - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

 - Access to employee wellbeing programs

 - Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Daniel Abraham, Manager Engineering Services, on 02 6740 2100 or see the Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes.  Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au