Job Description.

Coordinator Strategic Asset Management - Manningham Council

  • Government & Defence
  • Melbourne
  • Retained
  • 20 Jan 2026

W&Co Search is proud to partner with Manningham Council in the recruitment of a Coordinator Strategic Asset Management.

Manningham is a well regarded metropolitan council in Melbourne’s east recognised for its strong organisational culture, sound governance and commitment to long term sustainability. Serving a diverse and established community the organisation continues to invest in its asset base ensuring infrastructure decisions are financially responsible service focused and aligned to community needs.

Reporting to the Manager City Assets the Coordinator Strategic Asset Management is a key leadership role responsible for coordinating Council’s total life cycle and service led asset management function. The role provides strategic oversight across asset planning systems data governance and organisational capability while leading a small specialist team.

This position plays a central role in developing and embedding asset management strategies, policies and plans that support long term service delivery and financial sustainability. A key focus will be shifting asset management from static documentation to living frameworks that actively inform decision making across the organisation.

You will lead the ongoing uplift of asset management including ownership of Council’s asset management platform. The role works closely with finance officers, service managers and the executive to ensure physical assets and the services they deliver are aligned and clearly articulated.

This opportunity will suit a contemporary asset management professional who understands that strong asset decisions are not just about condition data but about service needs, community outcomes and value for money. You do not need to be an engineer however you will bring credibility experience and the ability to influence across a complex organisation.

Manningham is open to emerging leaders who are ready to step into a broader strategic role. The organisation offers strong professional support, genuine flexibility and a culture that values collaboration development and innovation.

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For a confidential discussion please contact Ashley Wilkes on 0448 007 653 or Cassandra Amer on 0489 277 600. For email enquiries please contact info@wcosearch.com

Applications should include a one page cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your relevant experience and alignment to the role.

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