CONTRACT LIAISON OFFICER (ASSETS)

Personnel Area: Transport for Brisbane

Branch:  Commercial and Contract Services

Salary Range: Band 7 AUD $123,340 to $134,848 + 14% superannuation. (Remuneration stated is for a full-time position)

Work type: Permanent full-time

Location: Brisbane CBD

About us

Brisbane City Council’s iconic CityCat and ferry services are delivered by Transport for Brisbane (TfB) through an operations and maintenance contract with a private sector service delivery provider.

The Commercial and Contract Services Branch within TfB manages this ferry services contract, with a team of contract management, public transport operations and asset management specialists working closely with our delivery partner to ensure safe, clean and reliable ferry services for our city.

About the role

We are looking for a Contract Liaison Officer (Assets), who will take on a leading role in overseeing the full asset management lifecycle for the ferry assets, working with our operator and stakeholders across Council to ensure the planning and delivery of maintenance for the ferry fleet and terminal assets is meeting business and contract requirements.

Developing and implementing a robust assurance program, as well as fostering a business partnering approach to drive continuous improvement, will be key in this role. Learnings from the management of the asset base will make you a key contributor to the development and delivery of new capital assets for the ferry operations.

The Ferry team are passionate about delivering an outstanding experience for every customer journey. If you want to join a highly motivated, collaborative and engaged team that’s keeping Brisbane moving, this could be the opportunity for you.

Some of your day-to-day activities will include:

• support management, coordination and delivery of the maintenance and capital program by delivery partners
• play a leading role in end-to-end asset lifecycle management, working closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• support strong asset governance and configuration management by participating in governance forums, and maintaining strong processes for asset reporting and information management
• developing and implementing a robust assurance program
• building and maintaining strong and collaborative networks across functional teams.

To be successful, you will have: 

• demonstrated experience in asset management and asset lifecycle management
• demonstrated ability to lead staff and contractor performance
• strong negotiation, dispute resolution and stakeholder management skills
• highly developed oral and written communication skills
• knowledge and skills in maritime, engineering, project management, contract management, or transport operations would be beneficial.

Benefits of working for Council include:  

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements  
• free access to gym and wellness centre  
• award winning superannuation fund  
• generous leave provisions  
• competitive salary. 

More benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE 

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and a one-page cover letter addressed to David Ngo demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 2 March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

For more information:  Please call David Ngo on 07 3178 8886 or email via david.ngo@brisbane.qld.gov.au 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.