Strategic Asset Planner

We offer real work life balance and benefits that count. Depending on your role, you may have access to a 4 day compressed week or 9 day fortnight, generous leave provisions including Wellness Leave and up to 3 days of end of year shutdown leave, and discounts through Fitness Passport, Solstice Energy, MyState Bank, Launceston Aquatic Centre and the QVMAG Gift Shop, plus a free EAP, discounted health insurance through St Luke's Health and BUPA, and more.

Shape the Big Picture Behind Everything Launnie Builds

The City of Launceston is seeking a Strategic Asset Planner to help strengthen and shape asset management practices across the organisation.

This role works closely with teams across Council to support integrated asset planning, evidence-based decision-making, long-term financial planning, service planning and capital works prioritisation. You will help develop and maintain Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan, asset class plans, planning frameworks, reporting tools and data insights.

This is an opportunity to apply your asset management expertise in a role that has genuine organisational influence. You will collaborate across service areas, finance, technology, corporate planning and operational teams to improve how Council plans, manages and invests in its assets for the long term.

We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships, translate asset data into practical insights, support continuous improvement, and help embed consistent, sustainable asset management practices across Council.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Developing and maintaining Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan, asset class plans and asset management frameworks consistent with ISO 55000 principles
• Delivering asset modelling, forecasting and data insights that inform capital planning, renewal programs and long-term financial planning
• Developing dashboards, reports and performance metrics that support transparent, evidence-based decision-making
• Providing advice on the annual capital works program, ensuring prioritisation aligns with Council's strategic goals
• Building capability across Council through training, workshops and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

We are looking for someone who demonstrates, through behaviour, an alignment and an understanding of Our Values and has the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in engineering, asset management or asset planning (or equivalent), with a minimum of 5 years' experience as an Asset Planner, Asset Manager or Strategic Asset Manager
• Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making
• A strong understanding of asset management practices, asset planning and service management, including legislative requirements and the relationship with long-term financial planning
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, including demonstrated experience preparing reports and presentations and facilitating workshops
• A continuous improvement mindset, with strong data analysis and reporting skills using systems such as TechnologyOne, NAMS+ or Power BI

About the City of Launceston

The City of Launceston is Tasmania's largest council and an award-winning Employer of Choice. Launceston is deeply connected to our history and natural beauty, and will thrive as Northern Tasmania's economic, cultural, and culinary heart. With a commitment to diverse housing, sustainability, economic growth and innovation, we're building a city where people feel connected, businesses succeed, and the environment flourishes. Launceston is a place to live, work, play, visit and belong. Be part of a city shaping its future.

At the City of Launceston, diversity isn't just something we celebrate - it's key to our success. We're committed to creating an inclusive, flexible and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to something bigger - our community.

City of Launceston adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, for further information and instructions on how to apply please visit the careers page of our website at Careers - City of Launceston and download the Employment Information Pack for this position.

For further information specific to this role, please contact Erica Deegan, Senior Leader Property and Asset Strategy, on 0475 925 441, or [email protected]

Your application should include a Cover Letter, your current Resume and a statement (maximum two pages) addressing the highlighted Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description section of the Employment Information Pack. You must address the Selection Criteria to be eligible for interview.

Applications closing Monday, 3 August 2026