Asset Planner, Water Infrastructure & Bridges

• Help shape the future of the city
• Full time, permanent position
• Starting at $121,482 + 12% superannuation

About the Opportunity

As part of the Infrastructure Program, the Asset Planner plays a key role in shaping the future of the City of Adelaide's water infrastructure and bridge assets. This strategic position is responsible for developing long-term asset management plans that balance community expectations, risk, service delivery and financial sustainability, ensuring our infrastructure continues to support a vibrant, liveable city. The two asset portfolios encompass a diverse range of critical infrastructure assets, including:

Water Infrastructure

• Underground drainage network
• Stormwater management devices
• Karrawirri Pari / River Torrens
• Park Lands water courses

Bridges

• Five major road bridges
• Three major footbridges
• Approximately 30 minor Park Lands footbridges

These assets are fundamental to supporting flood mitigation, environmental outcomes, community connectivity and the long-term resilience of the City's infrastructure network.

Working across the organisation and with external stakeholders, you'll develop lifecycle and risk management strategies, prepare Asset Management Plans that inform long-term financial planning, and manage rolling capital works and maintenance programs. You'll use data-driven analysis to model service levels, investment scenarios and asset performance, providing evidence-based advice that supports informed decision-making and future investment priorities.

You'll also provide specialist asset management expertise across the organisation, leading continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our Asset Management Framework and maturity. From managing condition audits and supporting asset revaluations to initiating projects and developing project briefs you'll play an influential role in delivering best-practice asset management while fostering strong collaborative relationships that help achieve the City's strategic objectives.

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in managing the planning and delivery of asset management programs for a large organisation and the ability to apply best practice asset management.
• High level of technical competence relating to assets and infrastructure management including knowledge of asset management principles, associated Acts, Regulations and legislation.
• Significant stakeholder management experience in a complex asset planning and project management environment.
• Commitment to placing the customer at the centre of everything we do demonstrated through the provision of timely, reliable and expert advice on matters within area of responsibility.
• Proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, develop creative solutions and achieve outcomes that advance the Programs objectives and result in process or service improvement or value add.

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!

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 Council’s 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 Nicholas Morrow on 08 8203 7338.

Please submit a Resume, and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you would bring to the team addressed to Nicholas Morrow, Team Leader, Strategic Asset Management.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application and follow the prompts to apply.

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

Applications close at 11.59pm, 19 August 2026.

Please be advised this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 7 Classification commencing at $121,482 + 12% superannuation.  

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

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

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 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 or via email: recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au. Please note, applications received via this email address will not be considered.