Asset Portfolio Planner - Public Space

•  Band 7 $96,794-$108,318 plus 9.5% Super
•  Permanent Full time position 
•  St Kilda Town Hall

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

This role is responsible for managing a dynamic public space asset portfolio including parks, sporting ovals, an iconic foreshore and streetscapes.

The Asset Portfolio Planner – Public Space will be required to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to set and maintain service level, develop and maintain future plans, Developments and budgets.

Duties:

• Maintain Asset Management, Infrastructure Investment & Risk Plan and align Portfolio to Council Services and agreed service intervention levels
• Understanding on Asset management trends, opportunities 
• Integrate the Public Space Strategy and Fishermans Bend Urban renewal plans into our asset management framework

Skills and Experience 

• Sound knowledge or experience in Local Government or similar Organisation mandated to delivery community value through effective asset management practices
• Demonstrated strategic, planning, conceptual, analytical and change leadership skills with the proven ability to drive strategic outcomes, innovation, and efficiency in asset management 
• Strong understanding on legislation and regulations relevant to role 
• Evidentiary based proficiency in asset portfolio management (Public Space)

Mandatory Requirements   

• Tertiary Qualifications in Asset Management or Engineering 
• Victorian Driver Licence and VicRoads licence verification

Security requirements and professional obligations    

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences, 
• sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• sufficient proof of their identity. 

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. 

Employment of successful candidates will be subject to evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation). 

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Please visit https://recruitment.portphillip.vic.gov.au to obtain a copy of the position description and to apply. 

Only applications submitted online via Job Vacancies at City of Port Phillip website will be considered for external applicants.

Please Note:

All applicants must provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.  

Due to the extensive number of applications received by Council, only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. 

Acceptance of late applications is at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

For further information not found in the position description, contact Mark Thompson, Head of Asset Management, telephone 0466 479 211 or email mark.thompson@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close midnight Sunday 27 June 2021

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Crichton (Recruitment Business Partner) on 0466 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au