About the team

The Community Buildings Planning and Asset Management Branch is responsible for the strategic planning, governance, and long-term sustainability of the City’s community building infrastructure portfolio, including community buildings, leased facilities, sport and recreation assets, and major venue and aquatic infrastructure. Working in a collaborative and high-performing environment, the team delivers asset management planning, infrastructure strategy, investment prioritisation, building compliance assurance, asset governance, and business improvement initiatives that support informed decision-making and sustainable service outcomes. The Senior Infrastructure Asset Leader will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen asset management practices, improve asset data and compliance, enhance leased asset compliance governance, and help shape the future direction of community infrastructure management across the City.

About the role 

The Senior Infrastructure Asset Leader plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of community infrastructure at the City of Gold Coast. This is a strategic leadership position focused on enhancing asset management practices, strengthening compliance with policies and regulations, and driving meaningful business improvements across the organisation

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, promote, and implement enhancements to asset management planning, capital program development, asset data completeness, and related operational processes.
• Oversee the development of compliance monitoring processes and data‑quality improvement initiatives, ensuring asset information is accurate, reliable, and transformed into meaningful insights that support decision making.
• Collaborate with Community Buildings teams to review and refine the lease framework, develop programs to address compliance gaps, and ensure lessees have clear visibility of asset responsibilities and expectations.
• Deliver expert compliance guidance to the Community Buildings Planning and Asset Management Branch, support the development of infrastructure strategies, and coordinate asset sustainability initiatives across directorates.

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science or equivalent relevant experience and knowledge
• Proven experience within a similar role
• Drivers licence Class C unrestricted
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future 

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.  

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:   

• 9-day fortnight
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year  

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.  

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person     Alexandra McNulty

Contact Email       ********@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date         Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT   

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.  

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.