Coordinator Asset Engineering
Job No:
COG1816
Location:
Bundall
- Full Time / 10 Day Fortnight / 40 Hours per week
- Salary: $138,896 - $156,527 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Coordinator Asset Engineering
About the team
The Facilities Asset Engineering Team drive improvements to asset maintenance and performance for sewage treatment and pump station assets. There are approximately 10 asset engineering officers, all with diverse and complimentary backgrounds and experience.
We operate collaboratively with supporting external partners that specialise in project and maintenance delivery and engineering support. The team supports but also receives support from maintenance teams, operational teams, project delivery, planning, strategic asset management and performance analytics team. We prioritise work according to business need and risk management. To aid professional development and build business resilience we rotate people where possible. We have fun, support one another, and enjoy the challenge of finding ways to continually improve the way the city manages the assets that provide so many essential and critical services to the community.
About the role
Your primary role is to work with your team and other stakeholders to identify poorly performing assets in a proactive and timely way, to mitigate high risk failures. You will look to develop processes and guide your team to:
- Optimise maintenance scope.
- Determine renewal and improvement scope.
- Advise the scope and frequency of condition assessments.
- Provide engineering support, as the Asset Owner.
We’re looking for people who have:
- Bachelor Degree of Engineering.
- Significant experience with sewage treatment plants and pump stations.
- Unrestricted “C” Class Driver Licence.
- General Construction Induction (White/Blue) Card (preferred)
- Extensive experience leading an engineering or equivalent technical team.
- Constructive, compassionate and an effective leader for your team.
- Strong advocate for good asset management governance.
- Ability to drive business improvements.
- Team player, promote wellbeing, professional development and encourage a supportive and fun environment.
- Develop and support the development of scope for condition assessment scope, minor renewals, repair, decommissioning and preventative maintenance.
- Manage projects and support team members to meet their commitments. This includes budget control, financial and quality reporting, contract performance management, quality assurance documentation, safety auditing and communicating outcomes.
- Effectively communicate to a broad range of stakeholders.
- Effectively use financial, project management, and work allocation business systems.
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Sheree Whillans
Contact Email swhillans@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Wednesday 24th June 2026 / 11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.