Asset Engineer

About the opportunity

Help drive smarter infrastructure decisions that benefit our community for years to come.

We're looking for an Asset Engineer who enjoys getting out on site, digging into data and turning insights into action. In this role, you'll help guide how Council plans, maintains and renews its infrastructure assets, balancing long-term sustainability with community needs. Combining technical expertise, strategic thinking and plenty of variety, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while growing your career in one of Australia's most sought-after locations.

Note: This role is based in the Byron Shire of Northern NSW. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.

What you'll be doing

• Undertake asset inspections and collect asset condition data in the field.
• Analyse asset performance and lifecycle information to support maintenance and renewal planning.
• Develop and update long-term asset management plans and investment programs.
• Support the management and continuous improvement of Council's asset information systems and asset data.
• Prepare business cases, reports and recommendations that inform strategic asset decisions.
• Assist with asset revaluations, budget planning and financial reporting.
• Support the use of GIS, modelling and asset management software to improve asset 
• Work collaboratively with operational teams, consultants and stakeholders to deliver asset management initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

What we look for

We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in asset inspections, condition assessment and infrastructure asset management.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, renewal strategies and asset management principles.
• Experience using asset management systems and technology, with GIS experience highly regarded.
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• A commitment to customer service, continuous improvement and safe work practices.
• A current driver's license.

We offer: 

• A permanent full-time position (working 35 hours per week).
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $102,109 to $118,309 per annum full time equivalent (dependent upon skills and experience).
• 12% Superannuation. 

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Fitness Passport.
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Diverse and meaningful work that directly supports community infrastructure.

Location: This position is based at Mullumbimby; however, Council can require you to work from other work sites as required for operational reasons. 

Contact: Christopher Soulsby - Manager Assets & Major Projects. Ph: (02) 6626 7058.

Closing date: 12pm (NSW time), Monday 12 October 2026. Late applications will not be permitted.

Position Description:  Download - Asset Engineer PD - Here

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to explore new ways of working – including part-time, job-share or working from different locations. Everyone can ask about it.

We strongly encourage applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email the contact person listed above, and also advise us of your preferred method of communication. 

Byron Shire Council is committed to being a child safe organisation – we respect all children and their wellbeing. We will embed Child Safe Standards into our leadership, governance and culture. We will support our staff and volunteers in their responsibilities. We will strive to keep children safe from harm and abuse.

Pre-Employment Screening Process:

• Reference Checks: Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
• Functional Health Assessment: If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time.  
• Background Screening: Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Scout Talent has released an improvement to the candidate application experience through the 'Save Application' Feature. As a candidate you can start an application and progressively update the application until they are ready to submit.

You can start an application on the go, from anywhere and return to finish your application via the automatic follow up email when you have time and the required information at hand. 

You must use your own email address and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with Council.

Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position.

Option 1 - Written Application

You may wish to prepare your responses in a Word document, and then COPY and PASTE into the fields below.  

Step 1: Fill out our online application form below. Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 2: Attach your resume/CV and a cover letter (optional). Once you have attached your document/s click 'Next'.

Step 3: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

 You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received. 

Option 2 - Audio File Application

Step 1: Scroll down and review the Questions that you are required to answer. 

Step 2: Record an audio file of your responses and save the file (the file must be in an MP3 format and less than 50MB). Please note that all questions with a drop box or a check box as well as the reference checks details can not be answered via audio file and must be completed below.

Step 3: Fill out the Personal Details section and the questions that can not be completed by audio file on the application form below. For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response “audio file”.  Once you have completed all the questions, click 'Next'

Step 4: Attach your resume/CV, a cover letter (optional) and your audio file.  Once you have attached your documents click 'Next'.

Step 5: Please review your application and confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to send your completed application.

You will receive an email to confirm your application has been received.