Asset Management Engineer

Join to apply for the Asset Management Engineer role at Fraser Coast Regional Council Location: Hervey Bay. Position type: Permanent Full Time. Pay ranges: IFA Level 6 – $114,543 plus superannuation, or Stream A Level 6 – $100,017 plus superannuation. Additional benefits include $6,000 relocation assistance, 5‑day recreation leave and a 10‑day fortnight (Stream A offers a 9‑day fortnight). All packages include leave loading. What We’re Looking For We’re seeking a proactive and technically skilled Civil Infrastructure Asset Coordinator to lead the planning and delivery of asset inspection programs and capital works development—primarily focused on stormwater and drainage infrastructure. This role plays a key part in shaping long‑term asset strategies and ensuring efficient, cost‑effective services across our civil infrastructure portfolio. What Your Day Will Look Like Coordinate civil infrastructure asset inspections, including data capture, condition assessment, and risk analysis Lead development of capital works projects for stormwater and drainage assets Contribute to Asset Management Plans across roads, transport, coastal, and riverine assets Support internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective asset management programs Manage project milestones, budgets, and reporting Provide engineering advice and mentor junior staff Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies Liaise with internal teams, external consultants, and the community About You You’re a confident coordinator with strong technical knowledge in civil infrastructure and a collaborative mindset. You bring experience in asset management planning, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement, and you’re ready to make a meaningful impact. What You’ll Need For Success Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications plus relevant experience Experience in preparing infrastructure plans, policy, and procedures as these relate to transport, stormwater and/or coastal assets or similar Experience in project management, including practical experience in the preparation of briefs, procurement, and management of major projects Skills in asset management and developing Level of Service High level of interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to relate at the appropriate level to Council, senior manager, staff, external contractors, and community representatives High‑level negotiation skills with a proven ability to resolve complex problems and deliver effective, Council‑aligned outcomes Current QLD Class C Driver’s Licence What’s Nice To Have Experience in civil engineering and asset management Benefits Of Working With Council Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values‑driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach. We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program, which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, and we won the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition. What We Offer Values‑based culture Employee discount shopping program Professional development Flexible working arrangements including work from home Study assistance program Novated leasing 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid emergency services leave Uniform subsidy Years of service rewards Apply Now Applications close 11pm on Wednesday 26 November – subject to change pending qualified applications received. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required. Contact For further details please contact Bruce Pickering, Infrastructure Assets Manager at Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr