Brisbane City Council

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Manager, Asset Systems and Data

Applications are now closed for this role. For application enquiries, please reach out to our team.

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Overview

Brisbane City Council is by population the largest local government in Australia, with total assets over $44 billion and an annual budget of over $4.1 billion. Our responsibility is to provide leadership for the people of Brisbane and to manage our resources to create a vibrant, successful and liveable city for the future. We work in partnership with a variety of governments, peak bodies, industries and community organisations to build a better Brisbane.

Corporate Values

Getting things done - Adapting to meet changing needs and priorities

Value for money - Looking for opportunities to contribute to the growth of the city.
Passion for Brisbane - Delivering value to Brisbane, its residents and customers.
Respect for people - Embracing diversity and communicating openly and honestly.
Responsive customer service - Adding value to every customer interaction
Working together - Looking for opportunities to collaborate and connect to deliver a better Brisbane.
Courage to make a difference - Committed to continuous improvement and a city and workplace free of discrimination, harassment and offensive behaviour.

Making a Difference

Brisbane City Council’s people deliver services and projects that contribute to making Brisbane a great place to live and do business. We are passionate about delivering:

active and healthy and creative communities
driving a strong economy
sustaining a clean and green environment
a city of cultural vibrancy
developing our New World City
creating an enduring legacy of liveability for future generations.

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Vision

Brisbane Vision 2031 is Brisbane City Council’s long-term community plan for the city. It guides the work that Council does and provides a focused set of goals to work towards.

Council's eight programs guide the implementation of our Corporate Plan to achieve the Brisbane Vision 2031. Council and the community are working together to ensure the important things about Brisbane are retained for future generations and we all make the right choices to achieve the future we want. Council is also transforming to be a leaner, innovative and high performing organisation that strives to deliver exceptional customer service and value for money for rate payers.

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Manager, Asset Systems and Data

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The Manager Asset Data and Systems plays a critical role in the effective management of Council’s infrastructure and public assets by overseeing the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system and processes by ensuring the integrity of asset data. This position ensures that Council’s assets – such as roads, parks, stormwater, and buildings – are managed efficiently through reliable data, strong governance practices, and integrated technology systems.

The Manager will collaborate across business areas and Divisions to maintain consistent data practices, continuously improve EAM performance, and support long-term planning and compliance efforts through effective EAM systems and processes. This position will lead the establishment and compliance monitoring of Council’s EAM data governance policies, system standards, and analytics capabilities to optimise asset lifecycle management.

The Infrastructure Services Group is a core delivery arm of Council, responsible for ensuring the comprehensive planning, development, delivery and maintenance of essential infrastructure and assets across Brisbane, that support community needs, enhance quality of life for residents and visitors, as well as economic vitality.

This Group is entrusted with the strategic and operational oversight of a diverse range of public assets, including roads, footpaths, bridges, parks, gardens, drainage networks, community facilities, and bike paths. It delivers a significant capital works program while also managing substantial recurrent investment, upkeep and continuous improvement of these assets. It plays a critical role in supporting the liveability, sustainability and public confidence in Council’s services and assets.

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Key Accountabilities

Lead administration of Council’s EAM system (e.g. SAP, spatial, reporting, digital solutions and supporting business processes) supporting asset lifecycle tracking and maintenance operations.
EAM process owner (systems and processes) and hold membership of governance forums and working groups representing the Value Stream Owner and General Manager.
Govern data standards, regulations, procedures and quality assurance processes ensuring accurate, complete, and consistent asset data across Council for applicable asset and maintenance data.
Provide strong leadership and direction ensuring the delivery of Council’s Asset Management information outcomes and business improvement initiatives from an enterprise asset management perspective.
Develop strategies to strengthen overall capability with SAP and Asset Information Data and related processes.
Supervise, audit and support internal users on EAM workflows, system use, and data quality standards.
Develop, maintain, and model excellent relationships within the enterprise asset management business, encouraging and participating in collaborative partnerships to achieve benefits and future strategic outcomes.
Develop and maintain strong customer engagement and stakeholder management at the executive level.
Collaborate with ISB and other stakeholders to integrate the EAM system with digital platforms, customer platforms, GIS, finance, procurement and HR.
Serve as subject matter expert for EAM system and process upgrades, testing, user training and issue resolution, in coordination with ISB.
Drive initiatives in data validation, reporting, and business intelligence to support asset performance-based budgeting, capital improvement planning, and compliance reporting.
Lead efforts in strategic asset system road-mapping, documenting and then the transformation of digital asset data and platforms.
Monitor system performance, ensure data security, and coordinate with ISB on infrastructure and support.

What Success Looks Like

Within the context of the responsibilities described previously, the ideal applicant will be someone who has:

- Proficient in EAM/CMMS platforms and system processes (e.g. SAP or similar) with strong knowledge of GIS platforms (e.g. ESRI ArcGIS) and their integration with asset systems.
- Familiarity with IoT platforms, and mobile work order solutions.
- Experience with data governance frameworks, data quality management, and system integration.
- Experience in standard EAM business processes including asset condition assessment, preventive maintenance strategies, and capital planning tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and communication skills for supporting cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in:
- Leading organisational performance to deliver coordinated, responsive, and customer-focused outcomes.
- Inclusive and people-focused leadership style in line with Council’s Leadership Blueprint, with demonstrated success in building high-performing, values-led teams and positive workplace cultures.
- Maintaining and developing relationships across organisational boundaries to drive consistent and seamless delivery and the direction of resources to corporate priorities
- Communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with the ability to collaborate and influence across government, industry and community.
- Managing complex and contentious issues with high sensitivity and competing stakeholder interests
- Leading thinking about initiatives to create public value.
Demonstrated capability, knowledge, experience and achievements in:
- Financial and risk management with experience overseeing operational budgets, regulatory compliance and governance in high risk, high accountability settings.
- Developing an engaged, productive, and customer-focused workforce.
- Delivering systems and processes which deliver value to the organisation and to the customer.
- Planning the resourcing of services with appropriate risk management to meet demand within budget.
- Building new collaborative models with suppliers and program partners to improve public value.
- Demonstrating a focus on shared outcomes, negotiating budget and resources across the organisation, and submitting joint budget proposals.
Demonstrated ability to undertake broad executive leadership beyond the specific requirements of the position, across the organisation, including the ability to:
- Collaborate and share accountability across organisational boundaries
- Participate in strategic decision making; represent Brisbane City Council to the community, other levels of Government and to industry.
- Own and champion corporate values, strategies, policy, and directions, particularly: Council values and behaviours, Code of Conduct, workplace justice, diversity and inclusion, Zero Harm and flexible work arrangements.
- Understand governance frameworks, statutory and regulatory compliance, including legislation relevant to local government operations particularly the City of Brisbane Act 2010 and associated regulations, Council Ordinances and Local Laws
- Champion the strategic corporate management agendas on issues such as customer service, service delivery, change management and people management, and integrate these principles into the operation of the business.
- During disaster events, be available to perform the role of Incident Controller within the Local Disaster Coordination Centre to provide leadership and implement strategic directions from the Local Disaster Management Group.

Essential at recruitment requirements:

Due to the requirements of this role criminal history and business history checks will be undertaken on preferred applicants. A criminal history does not necessarily preclude an applicant from appointment.
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Engineering, Asset Management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in enterprise asset management, data management, or system administration roles, preferable within a public agency.

Desirable role-specific requirements:

Proven experience managing EAM or CMMS platforms in a technical or operational environment.
Infrastructure Experience and related regulatory or reporting requirements.

How to Apply

Brisbane City Council are committed to inclusive and diverse practices, including recruitment and selection which ensures people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, women, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal opportunity to apply and participate.

Candidates who represent diverse backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application.

To be considered, please provide the following information in your online application, for the assessment of your suitability:

A short (no more than two pages) statement focusing on how you align with the core accountabilities outlined in the role statement below.
Your current CV highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.

If you need assistance with your application please reach out to us.

Applications are now closed for this role. For application enquiries, please reach out to our team.