• Permanent, Full time position
• Band 7 - $96K + super and benefits
• Based in Doncaster East

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment opportunities to innovative, passionate, and driven people. We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

We’re constantly transforming our organisation to best support the needs of our local community. And we are looking for a new game changer to join the team. A high performing individual who wants to shape positive and inclusive outcomes for our community. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while developing and testing new ideas within a culture of learning to deliver excellent outcomes for Manningham

About the role

The Senior Asset Maintenance Engineer will lead and coordinate the Asset Maintenance Team, incorporating the asset protection, asset inspection and engineering works functions. The position will oversee the existing team, and develop a positive and inclusive culture, coordinate the footpath and kerb & channel replacement programs, and undertake thorough OHS audits.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, driven and innovative and engage in effective interaction and networking for the provision of engineering advice at various levels within Council and external to Council. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of asset maintenance projects, be able to adapt skills to address project specific needs and have sound technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, well-developed budget management skills, solid time management and organisational skills.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualified in engineering or other relevant field.
• A highly experienced professional with specialist skills, knowledge and sound experience in the provision of high quality engineering services relevant to asset maintenance and engineering.
• Excellent communicator with demonstrated ability to prepare succinct written reports.
• Highly developed professional with interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of internal and external management, staff, and the community.
• A strong collaborator who adds value to the organisation with proven ability to maintain relationships with other stakeholders.
• A proactive professional who is able to manage a dynamic workload and establish own work priorities and practices.

Working From Home

Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff during this time, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your application or contact Kurt Pitts, Coordinator Roads & Infrastructure on 9210 2652 for further information.

For enquiries regarding the recruitment process please email jobs@manningham.vic.gov.au or visit

Applicants are required to attach a Cover Letter and their Resume, and ensure they outline their suitability for the position by including a response to the key points in the ’Key Selection Criteria’ section in the position description.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them, so don't wait to apply!

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Manningham Council is a child safe organisation and, as such, applicants may be required to hold a Working with Children Check.

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