COORDINATOR ASSET INVESTMENT – Continuing Full-time Position
Why Work With Us - Rural City of Murray Bridge
Join one of South Australia’s fastest-growing council areas and take the next step in your career with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. Here you’ll grow professionally in a supportive, friendly and collaborative workplace that values your contribution and invests in your success.
We are a Growing, Thriving and Strong region with the vision and ambition to deliver great outcomes for our community. Our work is purposeful and people-focused, from shaping vibrant public spaces to delivering services that make a real difference. Located just 75 kilometres from Adelaide in the picturesque Murraylands, our rural city blends community charm with rapidly growing urban areas. The Murray River is at our heart, surrounded by scenic reserves, walking trails and attractions such as Monarto Safari Park. We’re an easy commute from Adelaide and close to the Fleurieu Peninsula and Barossa Valley, offering something for everyone.
Murray Bridge is a significant growth area with strong employment prospects and exciting development ahead. Our revitalisation of public spaces has transformed the city and strengthened community pride, and we are committed to building on this momentum for the future.
As our region continues to grow, we are seeking a Coordinator Asset Investment to lead strategic asset planning and investment decisions that support the long-term sustainability of Council’s infrastructure assets and services.
Position Overview
The Coordinator Asset Investment leads Council’s asset investment planning activities, ensuring infrastructure investment decisions are informed, sustainable and aligned with community needs and service expectations. The role is responsible for coordinating Asset Management Plans, capital renewal programs and long-term investment strategies for a diverse portfolio of council infrastructure. The position works within the wider Asset Strategy & Planning Unit and supports a small team focussed on asset performance, network planning and development assessment.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Unit Manager Asset Strategy and Planning, responsibilities of this role include:
- Coordinating the development, review and ongoing maintenance of Asset Management Plans and asset investment strategies.
- Leading the development of annual and long-term capital renewal and investment programs.
- Undertaking asset investment modelling, lifecycle forecasting and analysis to support informed decision-making.
- Support a small team leveraging their outputs for asset investment planning.
- Preparing reports and recommendations on asset performance, investment priorities and future investment requirements.
- This role is a combination of individual contribution and supporting the alignment of a small, mixed discipline team.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Business or a related discipline.
- Experience in asset management, infrastructure planning or capital investment programs.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
- Experience leading projects, programs or teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A current Driver’s Licence.
What We Offer
- Recognition and appreciation for your proactive and people-centric approach.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of assets and make a meaningful impact to planning in a time of growth.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Workplace policies that are family friendly and flexible.
- A progressive and rewarding environment with a supportive team.
- 24/7 Income Protection.
- Regular health and skin cancer checks.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Fitness Passport – discounted membership, providing access to 70+ fitness facilities for you and your family.
The position is offered as a continuing full-time contract at General Officer Level 7 in accordance with the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award and Council’s current Enterprise Agreement within an annual salary range of $123,039.28 to $130,624.52 dependent upon skills, knowledge and experience.
How to Apply
A detailed position description for this role can be located at here.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Danielle Channing, Unit Manager Asset Strategy and Planning, by email D.Channing@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.
The Rural City of Murray Bridge is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all identities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse communities.
All applications must be submitted by 5pm, 23 November 2026 via SEEK and include a current resume with two referees, and a supporting cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills and knowledge in accordance with the position description.
If you believe you are the right fit for this role, then we would love to hear from you!