The opportunity:

• Full-time – 5-year performance based contract.
• Level 10 – salary package valued up to $167,000 including cash component, superannuation and full private use of a Council vehicle.
• Located at our Eaton Administration Centre.

The Shire of Dardanup is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Assets to join our Infrastructure Directorate. This pivotal role will oversee the planning, development, and maintenance of the Shire’s asset portfolio, ensuring sustainable and efficient service delivery to our community.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and enhance the Shire’s infrastructure asset management systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date data.
• Establish and monitor service levels, asset conditions, and intervention triggers to balance financial goals with community needs.
• Ensure compliance and quality of works affecting Shire infrastructure, maintaining standards and extending asset life.
• Engage with stakeholders including the public, developers, and authorities on matters related to Council-built infrastructure.

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications (or working towards) in Civil Engineering or Asset Management, or extensive experience in lifecycle management of roads, drainage, and public infrastructure.
• Proven ability to implement asset management standards and interpret financial data to develop long-term strategies and plans.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management, time management, and continuous improvement capabilities, with advanced computer literacy including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and GIS.

What’s on offer:

• Located in Eaton, a south west lifestyle beckons.
• Five weeks annual leave.
• Monthly RDO or nine-day fortnight option.
• Negotiated flexible and hybrid work arrangements.
• Superannuation co-contributions.
• Discounted gym membership – enjoy our 24-hour gym.
• Free office parking and ideally situated adjacent to the vibrant Eaton Fair precinct.
• Corporate wellness program and corporate health insurance discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and study assistance program.

About the Shire:

The Shire of Dardanup blends the picturesque farming hinterland of Dardanup and Ferguson Valley with an expanding urban residential and commercial hub in Eaton, where our Administration Centre is located. Close to the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary plus only minutes from Bunbury, the Shire has been identified as a regional growth corridor with planning underway for the new city of Wanju with a projected population of 50,000 (www.wanju.dardanup.wa.gov.au).

Want more info?

Call our HR Team on (08) 9724 0362 or visit our website: www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/employment  

To apply:

Applicants must address the selection criteria in the position description to be eligible for this position. Email your cover letter, selection criteria statement, and Resume to hr@dardanup.wa.gov.au 

Applications close: 4:00pm Wednesday, 20 August 2025 or once a suitable pool of candidates is received. This means the vacancy may close without notice.

The Shire of Dardanup reserves the right to commence the selection process prior to the close of applications. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. Age rates apply for applicants under 21 years of age.