Jan 16, 2025

Manager urban and park

Job Description

Asset Manager, Urban Elements and Park Lands - (2500023)
  • A workplace of positive people and ideas.
  • A brilliant city. An exciting lifestyle.
  • Full time, permanent opportunity | Starting at $103,908 + 11.5% super

About the Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as an Asset Manager, Urban Elements & Parklands, where your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our city's infrastructure assets. As the key figure in providing technical advice and coordination, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on both internal and external stakeholders.


You will be responsible for the providing technical advice and instruction to relevant stakeholders, to ensure that assets perform as intended and align with strategic objectives set by Asset Planners.


Some of the assets you’ll be looking after for our beautiful city are:

  • Parks/Parklands
  • Playgrounds
  • Trees, garden beds and planter boxes
  • Street and parkland furniture (bike racks, benches, picnic table, bollards and signs)
  • Public art and monuments
  • Urban structures (retaining wall, fences, boat landing, pergola, rotunda, shelter, arbour, bus shelters)
  • Fountains & water features

About You

We are seeking a candidate with leadership skills, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in asset management. You’ll need the following to succeed in this role:

  • Demonstrated experience and high level of proficiency in investigations and design of infrastructure projects, including in the delivery of quality assured contract documentation to meet highest industry standards and statutory regulations.
  • Experience in the preparation of project briefs, procurement and contract management of engineering consultants.
  • Experience in the development of methodologies and procedures associated with quality assurance systems and reviewing, assessing and making recommendations on performance of benchmark standards associated with design and construction projects.
  • Proficiency in the use of computer-based asset/project management software, scheduling systems, computer based financial and information reporting systems.
  • Substantial knowledge of Australian standards, codes of practice, authority regulations and accepted industry best practice for the design and installation of engineering services associated with infrastructure projects and Local Government public realm projects.
  • An unencumbered driver’s license.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

To find out how a role with City of Adelaide is able to impact the community, please watch this video here.


The Infrastructure Program provides effective whole of life planning and management of our diverse community infrastructure assets and seeks partnerships with government bodies to deliver on Councils strategic plans, stimulating the local economy and supporting existing community needs and future growth.


At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.


For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Ashleigh Wilkes on 8203 7980.


Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Ashleigh Wilkes, Acting Team Leader, Infrastructure Assets.


Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply.


For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers


Applications close at 11.59pm, 28 January 2025.


Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 6 Classification between $103,908 and $112,291 + 11.5% superannuation.


We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds.


Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au.

Position Description: Click here
Primary Location: Adelaide - CBD
Job: Building/Construction
Program: INFRASTRUCTURE
Employment Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full-time
Job Posting: 14/01/2025, 4:34:56 PM
Unposting Date: 28/01/2025, 7:29:00 AM