About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset System Development Officer to join our Asset Strategy team.
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting, developing and optimising Council's Asset Management Systems. You will provide system administration and end-user support, manage system configuration and asset data, undertake data analysis, prepare specifications and reports, and champion best-practice asset management principles across Council.
Reporting directly to the Coordinator Asset Strategy, you will collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to improve asset information, strengthen decision-making, and support the effective management of Council's assets.
This is a full-time permanent role based at our Civic Centre in Wantirna South. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.
This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $102,287.48 to $107,416.64 depending on experience (pro-rata for part time) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Experience with Asset Management Systems and Geographic Information Systems, preferably with Confirm, QGIS, Intramaps, My Predictor, MS SQL (desirable) and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the principles of asset management and the asset lifecycle. Strong written and verbal communication and listening skills, with the ability to analyse data, develop reports and deliver training and presentations.
- Experience with infrastructure assets (preferably within a Local Government environment), asset condition assessments, asset valuations and asset renewal.
- Desirably some experience or knowledge of project management and business analysis.
How to apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter by 11:45pm on Thursday 30 July 2026.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For further information on this role please contact Mark Harris, Asset System Development Officer, at [email protected] or on 03 9298 8313.
A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements;
- Broad range of leave options including up to 18 weeks' primary and up to 5 weeks' secondary parental leave;
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees;
- Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth;
- Support towards further study;
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
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