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Lithgow City CouncilThe Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areasoffer atruly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of theenvironment, community and economy for present and future generations.The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council''s values, please visitOpportunityLithgow City Councilhas an exciting opportunity for aStrategic Asset Managerto join their team in Lithgow, NSW for a temporary two year contract.The Strategic Asset Manager will ensure and oversee a proper and efficient system of management for management of all classes of Council assets in a manner that is consistent with leading practice, and is seamlessly integrated within Councils Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Framework.The position is accountable for decisions regarding the direction setting of strategic asset management within Council, and for the provision of advice to theExecutive Team and Asset Managers (as well as relevant stakeholders).Key decision-making requirements of the position include:Project management and delivery decisions,Project resourcing, planning and scheduling decisions, andRisk management decisions.This is a key strategic resource management position, which, through the outputs contained herein, will provide significant input into the shaping and effective strategic management and governance of all Council asset classes thereby assisting the Council in providing a sustainable and vibrant Lithgow. You will be working collaboratively with staff to introduce change through new asset management initiatives that are cross-functional and cross departmental, and therefore represent a holistic, integrated approach to public sector asset management.More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):The development and on-going management of an appropriate Asset Management Framework, system of management within the organisations structure, and processes and procedures that are based on leading practice principlesThe development, implementation and periodic review of a Council-wide Asset Management Policy, Asset Management Strategy, and Strategic Asset Management PlanPromoting Asset Management as an organisation-wide activityDeveloping an appropriate organisational structure (with defined roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities) for the strategic and operational management of assets within a defined Asset Management HierarchyWithin Councils IP&R regime, work alongside existing asset custodians and assets engineers to ensure that the forward planning and strategic management of Councils assets are aligned with Councils community, service, financial, social, and environmental objectives.Strategic oversight and evaluation of Councils development, management, review, delivery, and reporting of the key outputs and outcomes of the Councils Infrastructure & Asset Management PlansManaging special projects related to the enhancement of Councils management of these assets, ensuring readiness for delivery on-groundFor more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, pleaseCLICK HEREfor the complete Position Description.About youThe successful candidate will meet the following criteria:Tertiary qualifications in the form of a Degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Asset Management or similar discipline.Relevant industry experience (5-years plus) in the strategic management of major engineering assets and delivery of complex and extensive asset related projects.Class C NSW Drivers Licence.Demonstrated understanding and experience in asset management compliance accreditation and ISO 55000.Demonstrated experience in undertaking change management processes.Demonstrated experience in use and development of asset management strategic frameworks, documentation and software systems.In addition the ideal candidate would have a demonstrated understanding and experience in Local Government IP&R frameworks as it relates to asset management.Salary andBenefitsIf you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in yourcareer, this is the role for you.Between $2,280.21 and $2,480.74per week, commensurate withyour skills, qualifications and experience.Temporary, 2 year contract35 hours per weekOngoing learning and development opportunitiesWork/Life balance with a rostered day off every fortnightAPPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 1 August 2025 at 4pm AEST.Please note:To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr