About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

You will lead and manage the Asset Systems team and be accountable for the development and implementation of ‘best practice’ asset management systems, processes and solutions for Council’s buildings, parks and open space, transport and stormwater infrastructure in accordance with Council’s Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Plans. You will develop and maintain asset registers, condition data, asset hierarchy ratings, works systems and valuations that meet the requirements for the Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework. You will lead the implementation of an asset & works mobility solution, Technology One enterprise asset module and a web-based GIS asset solution across the Infrastructure Planning team. Your section’s outcomes will contribute to the achievement of the social, environmental, economic and governance objectives of Council’s Community Strategic Plan.

You will direct/manage the work and activities of your staff and ensure that the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual or team work plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans. You will lead and inspire your team, coach and develop and, where necessary, counsel staff. You will facilitate collaboration across Council in solving problems and developing solutions.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$122,063 to $137,420 + Civil Liability Allowance (if eligible) + Access to Leaseback + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

• Tertiary qualifications in asset management, information technology or other appropriate discipline recognised by relevant Australian professional institute and/or extensive relevant experience in asset lifecycle management, asset management systems, GIS spatial applications.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in implementing ‘best practice’ systems, processes and associated technology, including mobile applications, for public infrastructure asset management with the capacity for innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement NAMS and IIMM guidelines for asset inventories, condition assessment and financial reconciliation of capital works.
• Class C NSW Drivers Licence

Enquiries

Hans Meijer, Infrastructure Planning Manager on 9392 5885

Closing Date

Sunday 16 August 2026, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. 

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments