About the role
Are you interested in kick starting a career in Asset Management?
Penrith City Council is looking to employ committed, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to undertake a 2 year traineeship as Trainee Asset Officer. Your positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong customer focus will ensure you are successful in securing this exciting opportunity.
As a Trainee Asset Officer you will complete a Certificate IV in Government, whilst gaining valuable information and industry experience in a supportive environment. The traineeship will commence in early 2026.
This role supports the Parks and Open Space Strategic Asset Management Team by assisting in the management of open space infrastructure assets through tasks such as onsite (outdoor) inspections, data entry, and administrative support. The role supports accurate asset information and contributes to informed planning and decision-making across a range of strategic and operational functions within Council.
Essential criteria
- Eligibility and willingness to undertake a Certificate IV in Government
- Interest in a career in Local Government, Asset Management, or Public Infrastructure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence in liaising with a range of stakeholders.
- Current Class C Driver licence.
Commencing salary: $827.40 - $947.70 per week, plus 12% Superannuation.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.
In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on 7 December 2025. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Caroline Orde, Strategic Asset Management Coordinator - Buildings and Open Space, on 4732 8167.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
About us
At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid maternity leave
- Health and wellbeing leave
- 15 days personal leave
- Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
- Diverse salary packaging
- Free access to all Ripples venues
- And much, much more!
The Strategic Asset Management Department is dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability, performance and value of Council’s infrastructure assets. We lead the asset management and renewal planning of a diverse portfolio, including roads, bridges, footpaths, drainage, buildings, public trees and open space infrastructure within active and passive open spaces such as parks, sporting fields and playgrounds. Working collaboratively across the organisation, we contribute to the planning and design of public spaces and infrastructure to ensure well-managed, functional and resilient community assets. Our work supports informed, risk-based and financially responsible decision-making, aligned with best practice frameworks and a strong focus on delivering safe, sustainable and well-managed public assets in support of Council’s long-term community outcomes.
