Asset Engineer

Job Category: Council Operations Department

You will lead the planning, lifecycle management, and performance optimisation of Council’s river and drainage assets — including stopbanks, river channels, flood protection and drainage structures, pump stations, and associated infrastructure. This role ensures these critical assets are managed safely, resiliently, and cost‑effectively to meet community needs, regulatory obligations, and long‑term climate adaptation goals.

You’ll play a central part in shaping how our river systems are maintained, improved, and future‑proofed, bringing together engineering expertise, asset management strategy, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Asset planning — Lead the Rivers Asset Management Plan and lifecycle strategies, ensuring alignment with long‑term council objectives.
• Performance monitoring — Oversee asset condition, data quality, modelling, and service‑level reporting....