Service Manager Infrastructure Assets (Px35/25)

Make an impact

at the City of Cockburn.

The City of Cockburn has an exciting future and is committed to delivering outstanding service and achieving our vision of being the best place to be. To support this, we’ve strengthened our ‘one team’ leadership approach and enhanced leadership roles to better serve our community’s needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Service Manager Infrastructure Assets to drive this transformation and play a key role in shaping the future of our city.


The City

As one of the major coastal cities in Western Australia, Cockburn has it all. With a current population of over 120,000, the City offers an incredible coastline, beautiful beaches and parks, and a growing list of community facilities and employment opportunities.

Our vision of Cockburn, the best place to be helps to shape everything we do, with a focus on delivering for our changing and expanding community. With 24 suburbs, a long history and an exciting future, you’re invited to be part of it all.


About the position

This position reports directly to the Group Manager, Assets and Projects and is accountable for leading the Asset, Facility Management and Civil Infrastructure service areas, overseeing the development and implementation of best practice asset management systems and processes.

Additionally, it ensures the successful delivery of operational outcomes that align with the City’s approved strategic goals.


About you

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Facility Management, Asset Management and Civil Infrastructure along with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, industry trends, best practices and emerging challenges.

You will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate effective community consultation. Additionally, you will provide expert advice to senior leadership, ensuring the successful delivery of safe, high quality infrastructure through well informed decision making.

As a role model, you will have the ability to coach and manage team performance while fostering continuous improvement, a strong team culture and achieving the organisation’s strategic goals and vision.


Salary and Benefits

A competitive remuneration package commencing at $179,000 per annum will be offered dependent on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.

We’re offering a range of great benefits:

• Generous superannuation (up to 15.5 per cent)
• Professional development opportunities
• Cockburn ARC membership

How to apply

Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Then click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button on the City’s webpage (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/employment) and complete the online application.

Please prepare a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience, skills and behaviours make you the best person for the role. Don’t forget to attach your current resume.

Closing date: Monday, 24th March 2025.


Further information

Joe Saraceni, Group Manager Assets and Projects on 9411 3585, jsaraceni@cockburn.wa.gov.au

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability.