Project Officer – Asset Planning 

Wangaratta, VIC | Temporary Full Time | $76,232 per annum + super 

Ready to shape the future of our city’s infrastructure?

We’re seeking a detail-driven Project Officer to join our Asset Planning team and play a pivotal role in building smarter, more sustainable communities.  

Why this role is exciting:  

• You’ll lead a digital review of Council’s drainage assets, ensuring our records are accurate, reliable, and future-ready.  
• Your work in reviewing and inputting asset data will directly influence Council’s long-term planning and decision-making.  
• You’ll contribute to projects that have a real impact on residents’ everyday lives, from safer streets to stronger infrastructure.  

What we’re looking for:  

• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments.  
• Someone with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for data integrity.  
• A proactive thinker who understands how today’s work shapes tomorrow’s community outcomes.  

What’s in it for you:  

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in how our city plans and manages its assets.  
• A role where technical precision meets community impact.  
• The satisfaction of knowing your work supports projects that benefit thousands of residents.  

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, support vital projects, and help us build a stronger future, we’d love to hear from you.  

For more information and to view the position description, please visit our website at www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au. Further enquiries about this position should be directed to Andrew Manning, Asset & Development Coordinator on a.manning@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Applications close at 3pm on Monday, 8 December 2025, although the right candidate may be appointed earlier.

Rural City of Wangaratta is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. Employment applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. In addition, applications for positions that work with children must provide referees who can comment on their experience working with children. These roles also require a valid Working with Children Check and all roles require a National Criminal History Check. 

When submitting your application, you will need to include:

• Your current contact details;
• A cover letter to your application. This document is an introduction to your application and will generally include an outline as to why you have applied for the role;
• A current resume with a minimum of two current referees;
• A letter stating how you meet the key selection criteria, providing evidence that clearly demonstrates what you have achieved in relation to the position. It is helpful to use each selection criteria as a heading and then explain how your skills and experience meet that criterion; and
• Copies of any relevant qualifications or licence.