Asset Governance Officer

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 6 salary from $104,133.36 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Working across our Werribee Civic Centre and Hoppers Crossing Depot locations

 

About the role

Join our Asset Management Business Unit and make this newly created role your own.

 

You will drive the development and implementation of robust governance frameworks, improving decision-making and accountability for asset management activities.

 

Ideally, you will bring your past experience in ensuring alignment of asset management policies, plans, and practices with organisational objectives, statutory requirements, and industry standards to provide leadership in the governance, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Council's asset management practices.

 

What your day will look like

• Providing strategic support across all stages of the asset lifecycle, ensuring effective management from creation to disposal
• Overseeing compliance with relevant standards and frameworks, including risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring
• Coordinating internal and external audit bodies, including VAGO, LGPRF, and Finance, for all statutory asset reporting
• Ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports to stakeholders, supporting strategic and operational decision-making
• Overseeing tender and contract processes to uphold probity, procurement policies, and asset strategy goals

What you will bring

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial professional experience in governance, asset management, or a related field, demonstrating a strong practical track record of successfully applying knowledge and skills in these areas. (essential)
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence is essential. (essential)
• Demonstrated expertise in asset governance, compliance, and risk management, with a proven ability to implement governance frameworks across the asset lifecycle. (essential)
• Strong understanding of asset management principles, including lifecycle planning, performance reporting, and alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements. (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex governance concepts, influence stakeholders, and foster collaboration. (essential)
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within set timeframes. (essential)
• Proven ability to manage complex datasets, ensuring data quality and alignment with organisational needs. (essential)

 

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

 

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

 

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

 

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

 

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

 

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

 

Applications close at 11:59PM on Thursday 17 July 2025.

 

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Amir Noorbakhsh, Strategic Asset Management Coordinator on 8734 5418.

 

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

 

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

 

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.