Program Leader Asset Planning (9998)

Group and Team: City Assets Group
Location: Council Centre
Employment status: Permanent, Full-time
Classification: Municipal Officer Level 5
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $134,947 to $138,180 (inclusive of 13% market loading) + 13.5% superannuation

• Flexible working options including a 9-day fortnight.
• Above award wages and employer superannuation at 13.5%
• Permanent full-time role in great team environment.

About the role

As Program Leader Asset Planning, you will drive the development and delivery of the City of Hobart’s strategic asset management program. Your leadership will ensure our assets continue to meet community service needs, now and into the future. You’ll shape strategic policies, plans, and frameworks, champion data-driven forecasting, and support long-term financial planning through continuous improvement and innovation.

Role accountabilities include: 

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of strategic asset management and long-term financial planning.
• Provide expert advice on asset management and financial planning to drive organisational alignment.
• Ensure decisions are informed, strategic, and integrated across the organisation.
• Develop and maintain asset management systems, policies, and frameworks for consistent practices.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and trends to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Foster collaboration across teams, stakeholders, and partners to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and a community-first approach in all initiatives.

Learn more about the role in the position description: Position Description

About you

Help shape Hobart’s future by leading strategic asset management and long-term financial planning for the City of Hobart. This key leadership role ensures our assets are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with community needs.

You’re a collaborative and strategic professional with a degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), significant experience in asset management, and professional certification in the field. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, proficiency in asset management systems and tools, and hold a current driver licence.

If you’re ready to lead strategic asset planning and help shape Hobart’s future, we’d love to hear from you. 

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

• Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A wide range of leave entitlements.
• Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
• Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service. 
• An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
• Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

Learn more about what the City of Hobart can offer you.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

How to apply

If you're passionate about asset planning and 'our beautiful City' and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Claire Bryan, Manager City Assets, on 03 6238 2108 or email claire.bryan@hobartcity.com.au

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 30 November 2025.

Before you begin

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

To protect privacy and prevent fraud, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Instead:

• Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
• Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.

The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.

Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Learn more about the selection process on our website.