Asset Management Specialist - Road and Drainage

• Shape the long term planning and management of Council's road and drainage assets
• Drive evidence based investment, renewal planning and asset performance
• Influence infrastructure outcomes that support a growing and diverse community

Moonee Valley is recognised as a great place to live, work and visit, located in Melbourne's northwest and serving more than 130,000 residents and over 10,000 local businesses. As a dynamic and diverse municipality, Council delivers a wide range of services, infrastructure and strategic initiatives that support the wellbeing and prosperity of its community. The organisation brings together diverse professional expertise, perspectives and lived experiences, guided by leaders who foster innovation and ensure the delivery of high quality, future focused outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator City Assets, the Asset Management Specialist - Road and Drainage is a key specialist role responsible for supporting the lifecycle management, performance and long term investment planning of Council’s road and stormwater drainage infrastructure. Operating as an internal business partner, this is an opportunity to work closely with asset owners, operational teams and service areas to strengthen asset management practices and ensure infrastructure investment decisions are informed, sustainable and aligned with community needs. You will support asset condition assessments, site investigations, predictive lifecycle modelling, maintenance and renewal strategies, asset valuations and long term financial forecasting. You will also contribute to the development of capital works programs, asset management plans and Council’s broader Investment Pathways framework.

A key focus will be building strong relationships across Council, helping teams understand their assets, challenge existing practices and identify practical opportunities for improvement. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to assess asset performance, explore alternative maintenance and renewal approaches and translate technical information into meaningful recommendations. Importantly, you will help connect asset management decisions to broader service outcomes, considering the purpose of Council’s assets, appropriate service levels and how investment should be prioritised against competing community needs. Success will require someone who can confidently engage with operational and technical stakeholders, constructively challenge established approaches and influence sustainable, evidence based decisions.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in infrastructure asset management, lifecycle planning or a related technical discipline, ideally with exposure to road and drainage assets. You will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgement and the ability to interpret complex asset information and translate findings into practical solutions. Equally important will be your ability to build credibility, influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement. Experience within local government or a similarly complex infrastructure environment will be highly regarded, with relevant qualifications and professional registration requirements applying in accordance with the position description.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and values diversity, encouraging people from different backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments, support or assistance throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

To view the Position Description for this opportunity, please email steph.davidson@davidsonwp.com

To apply, please click 'apply now' and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Alannah O'Carroll on 0426 691 205 or Kate Chase on 0412 254 802.

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