GIS/Technical Officer - Asset Management
Job No:
TSC1724
Location:
Murwillumbah
About the role:
This role supports the Asset & Maintenance Engineers in managing Council’s road, drainage, and bridge assets, including collecting field data and updating records. It involves working with contractors, staff, and other stakeholders, while ensuring safety procedures are followed. The role also helps improve asset management systems and provides training to maintenance teams.
- Manage Council’s asset management systems for roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage and bridges, supporting a combined asset portfolio valued at approximately $1.35 billion, including regular field data collection.
- Liaise with consultants, contractors and internal teams, providing accurate asset information and updates on new works and donated infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with Work Health and Safety Act 2011 requirements, prioritising the safety of staff, contractors and the wider community.
- Deliver guidance, communication and training to road maintenance staff on the effective use and ongoing management of asset systems.
- Drive continuous improvement of asset data systems and processes, optimising performance within existing corporate IT and financial frameworks (with major changes endorsed by management).
What's on offer:
- a base salary ranging from $77,555 per annum with competency-based increments up to $91,053 per annum, plus 12% super
- This rate includes the 2026 Award increase, which is effective from pay week ending 10 July 2026
- 70-hour, 9 day fortnight
- training and development opportunities
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).
We are seeking:
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices, with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
- Proven experience using asset management systems and capturing spatial data for infrastructure assets.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience in report writing, data retrieval and interpreting asset information.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Highly organised with strong time management, advanced computer skills (including Microsoft Office), and the ability to accurately read and interpret engineering and construction plans.
About us:
- Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
- The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
- Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
- Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 and 2025 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.
Where it's located:
This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.
Position closes:
Friday 17 July 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.
Click here to view the Position Description
TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria
Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process
Pre-Employment Screening:
Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process.
Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:
- Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
- Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information.
Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.
How To Apply:
You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.
Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later.
- Have your Resume document ready to go.
- Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'.
- You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
- Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.
If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:
Selection Criteria:
- Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council, and what excites you most about this particular opportunity?
- Describe your knowledge and experience in applying safe work practices. Can you provide an example of how you have ensured safety for yourself and others in a previous role?
- Outline your experience working with asset management systems, including any involvement in spatial data capture. What systems or tools have you used, and how have you ensured data accuracy?
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Provide an example of a report you have prepared or contributed to. How did you gather and analyse the data, and what was the outcome or purpose of the report?
- Give an example of how you have communicated complex or technical information to a range of stakeholders. How did you ensure your message was understood?
- Describe how you manage competing priorities and deadlines. Include your experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and your ability to read and interpret engineering or construction plans.
Desirable:
- Do you hold a Diploma in Civil Engineering and/or Asset Management
- Do you hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card).
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| Unit | Roads & Stormwater |
| Job Grade | JG5 |
| Industry | Roads & Stormwater |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
