Senior Asset Officer | Civil

• Accelerate Your Professional Growth
• Build a Career with Purpose and Balance
• $87-111K + Super + 5 weeks’ Leave + RDO + Relocation Assistance

This is not just about maintaining infrastructure — it is about influencing how a city grows.

Join a team shaping one of Queensland’s most vibrant regional cities!

About Council

Townsville City Council is the largest regional Council in Queensland employing over 1700 staff and has an annual budget of approximately $868M and community assets of nearly $9 billion. They see the world is changing so they are changing too. Their people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities they serve. With Townsville expected to continue to experience strong economic and population growth over the coming decades modelling for this growth and forecasting via an evidence-based planning system has arguably put Council at the forefront of innovation in this area within QLD Local Government.

The Position

In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of asset management, driving data integrity, maintenance planning, and lifecycle analysis for civil infrastructure. You will collaborate across departments, provide technical insights, and help shape long-term investment strategies that directly benefit the Townsville community. Whether you are an experienced local government professional or bringing international expertise, your problem-solving skills and customer-centric mindset will be highly valued.

About You

You are a technically sharp, solutions-focused professional with a background in engineering or asset management and have strong administrative skills. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a drive to make things better — not just for the organisation, but for the community it serves. Whether you are looking to move from a consultancy, transitioning from overseas with permanent residency status, or seeking a bigger canvas for your local government experience, you are ready to grow your career in a place where your work truly matters.

Why this Role?

Known as the Second Capital of Queensland and with a population of just over 200,000 people, Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. It is a thriving precinct with access to a variety of world class education facilities, leading edge health care, affordable housing, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, dining precincts and a wide range of outdoor recreation options. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.

This is more than just a job — it is a career-defining opportunity. With generous remuneration, relocation support, and a strong focus on professional development, Townsville City Council offers the perfect blend of challenge, growth, and lifestyle.

As you would appreciate, asset management is a niche discipline and for an engineer this position will allow you accelerate your career and build on your knowledge given the size and scope of Townsville City Council.

A salary of up to $111K + 12% Super will be negotiated dependent upon qualifications and depth of experience. Benefits include a 9-day fortnight, 5 weeks annual leave and 17.5% holiday loading as well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and generous relocation assistance and Council will support you to secure appropriate accommodation in this tight market. If you are currently working in QLD LG, your entitlements can also be transferred in the move.

The Candidate Briefing Document can be accessed HERE

PEAK Services is working in conjunction with Townsville City Council, exclusively on this position. We offer local government expertise across a wide range of professional fields, providing tailored solutions for councils and other similar organisations. We work with our clients to deliver meaningful outcomes in recruitment and contracting services.