Shape how a region plans, funds and maintains its assets. Join Mackay Regional Council and lead high-impact asset information projects that improve data quality, strengthen decision-making and support better outcomes for our community.

At Mackay Regional Council, you’ll be part of a large, progressive organisation delivering essential services and city-shaping infrastructure. Enjoy the benefits of a coastal lifestyle, easy access to rainforests and reef, and the career stability that comes with local government without sacrificing the pace and impact of meaningful work.

About this opportunity

You will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of Asset Management projects, ensuring that scope, budget, timeline, and quality objectives are met while aligning outcomes with Council priorities. Managing a team of Asset Information Officers, you will collaborate across the organisation to deliver asset data, systems projects, and actionable insights in partnership with the asset accounting team and other team across MRC, supporting asset management decisions.

• Lead the delivery of complex asset data initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate project schedules, resources, risk management strategies, and dependencies, providing comprehensive status reports to stakeholders including asset accounting.
• Offer expert technical guidance on asset information management, system functionality, and data integrity.
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships to effectively translate business requirements into tangible project results.
• Mentor and support your team to achieve service standards, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

About you

You excel at integrating systems, data, people, and purpose. You are adept at leading teams through clear communication, effectively navigating complexity, and making informed decisions that drive meaningful results in asset management.

Essential qualifications, experience & skills

Project & Technical Capability

• Delivery of complex Asset Information Management and/or IT-enabled projects, including change management.
• Strong project governance across planning, risk, scope, reporting and contemporary methodologies.
• Sound knowledge of asset management practices, data governance and integrity.
• Working knowledge of GIS and asset/spatial data systems.

Analysis & Problem Solving

• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations.

Stakeholder & People Leadership

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating small teams to agreed standards and deadlines.

Qualifications & Licences

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree or Associate Diploma) in Asset Management, Engineering, Business, Accounting, IT or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Current QLD ‘C’ Class Driver Licence (or ability to transfer within 3 months).

Desirable

• LEAN experience.
• Project Management qualification.
• Asset Management certification (e.g. CAAM).

What we offer

• Permanent full-time role with a 9-day fortnight.
• Stream A Salaried Level 6 Base annual salary $107,933.28
• Up to 18% Superannuation (Conditions apply)
• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Learning and development opportunities and career pathways in a large, progressive Council.
• Employee Assistance Program, health and wellbeing initiatives, and active social clubs.

How to apply

Ready to make an impact? Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what you’ll bring to the role.

Want to know more? Download the Position Description for full details, or for a confidential chat contact Vivien Nsanabo via 1300 622 529.

Applications Close:

Thursday 25 June 2026

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing) and a criminal history check.

Weare an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.