City of Perth

Senior Asset Management Officer

• $125,955 - $133,450, plus superannuation
• Full-time, permanent
• CBD Location

As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Asset Management Officer in the City of Perth, you will play a key role in the development and management of the City’s Asset Information System, supporting an infrastructure asset portfolio valued at approximately $1.26 billion. You will provide specialist advice relating to asset ownership, risk, liabilities and asset management practices, while ensuring critical asset data is accurately captured and integrated across corporate systems and GIS platforms.

Reporting to the Lead Asset Management within our Infrastructure and Assets team, your responsibilities would primarily include:

• Leading the collection, maintenance and reporting of asset management data across the City’s infrastructure and buildings assets;
• Providing specialist advice regarding asset ownership, liabilities, valuation and asset management practices;
• Collaborating with internal project teams and external stakeholders to ensure asset data standards and handover requirements are met; and
• Supporting strategic asset planning through reporting, system improvements and long-term financial management initiatives.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

• Experience applying asset management practices within local government or a similar environment;
• Experience using asset management systems, GIS platforms and analysing asset data;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve business processes and systems; and
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.

If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.

Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:

• A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa); and
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).

How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.

When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!

The Application Process

Applications for this position will close at 5PM AWST on Sunday, 7 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.

Please note: The advert may close earlier than the listed closing date should suitable applications be received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.