Assets Audit Officer
- Do you want to help shape the future of Whyalla's infrastructure?
- Enjoy a dynamic role that combines fieldwork and office-based responsibilities whilst contributing to projects that make a lasting community impact.
About the role:
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and detail-oriented Assets Audit Officer to join Council's Infrastructure Directorate on a fixed-term full-time contract.
In this role, you will undertake a structured condition and compliance audit of Council's extensive infrastructure portfolio, including roads, stormwater, buildings, parks, playgrounds, maritime assets and community facilities. Your work will directly contribute to improving the quality and accuracy of Council's Asset Management System and support the delivery of the Whyalla Asset and Infrastructure Strategic Roadmap 2025-2028.
Working both in the field and the office, you will inspect and verify asset information, collect condition data, identify defects, update asset records and prepare audit reports that will assist Council in planning future maintenance and renewal programs.
This position is ideal for someone with experience in infrastructure inspections, asset management or civil works who enjoys working independently and is passionate about delivering quality outcomes for the community.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience undertaking infrastructure inspections, asset condition auditing or asset data collection.
- Knowledge of asset management principles and familiarity with Asset Management Systems (AMS), GIS or similar software.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different customers and situations.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A current Australian Drivers Licence.
- A Construction White Card, or willing to obtain prior to commencement.
- A current Not-Prohibited South Australian Working with Children Check, or willing to obtain prior to commencement.
If you're passionate about infrastructure, asset management and delivering accurate, high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Whyalla City Council:
As a multifunctional regional Council, in addition to the usual Council services, we manage Early Learning Services, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium and recreational facilities including Visitor Information Services.
We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.
We stand by and embrace our core values when delivering each and every one of our services: We Belong, We Collaborate, We Deliver, We Serve.
About the benefits:
- Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
- Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Provision for uniform
- Rostered day off per month
- Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
- Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
- Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes
Further Information:
For more information in relation to position responsibilities, refer to the following:
Enquiries can be directed to Mr Yusuf Khan, Manager Assets and Planning on 08 8640 3444.
The remuneration for this role is in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council's current Enterprise Agreement, commencing at Level 3 $85,125.
So be sure to Unearth Your Next Step right here in Whyalla – we’re waiting for you!
Apply:
- Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted. Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process. Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
- Applications close 9:00am, Tuesday 21 July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
