Permanent Full-time opportunity (76 hours a fortnight)

Annual Salary: Level 6, $ 89,000.00 - $ 95,000.00 plus superannuation

About the Town

Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

About the team

The Town’s Infrastructure and Sustainability directorate is dedicated to high standards of service delivery for the community. We contribute to the Town’s strategic objectives through the protection, enhancement and development of the Town’s assets, infrastructure and natural environment. We achieve this through a continuous improvement approach, driving a safety-first culture, and applying best practice.

About the role

The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Asset Management by assisting in the ongoing review and updating of information including policies, procedures, information sheets and processes.
• Maintain asset related information for all asset classifications in the Town’s asset registers and systems.
• Assists with preparing grant submissions for external grant funding programmes.
• Assists in developing procurement documentation including tender specifications, pricing schedules and administration of documentation
• Liaises with the public on matters relating to asset management.
• Works with other Branches and Directorates to ensure project objectives are achieved.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated relevant experience in the asset management field
• Ability to collect, record, manipulate and analyse physical data relating to all Council assets.
• Ability to manage databases and asset management software applications.
• Understanding of the engineering process for effective management of assets.
• Developed computer literacy skills.
• Time management skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service (internal and external).
• Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous development and improvement.

All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability. 

Salary and Benefits

This Permanent, full-time position attracts an annual salary up to $95,000.00 plus superannuation.

The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours

This is a permanent Full-time role, 76 hours a fortnight, Monday to Friday. Flexibility options, hybrid work and variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.

The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?

Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Trina Furnell, Manager Engineering and Assets at trina.furnell@bassendean.wa.gov.au

Application Close Date:  Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 11:30PM

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods

Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.