Asset & Engineering Lead: Infrastructure Renewal & Planning

Fairbairn Irrigation Network; Emerald; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbairn Irrigation Network in Emerald, Central Queensland, seeks an experienced Asset & Engineering Professional to influence how FIN manages, renews and invests in its infrastructure. You will lead asset management, engineering assurance, and capital projects while advising consultants and contractors.

The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on embedding FIN's asset and engineering capability for long-term performance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in asset management, infrastructure planning or engineering.
• Current RPEQ registration in a relevant engineering discipline is essential.
• Chartered status or formal asset-management qualifications would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and ongoing development of FIN's Strategic Asset Management Plan.
• Develop asset condition, criticality and risk assessments.
• Establish long-term asset renewal and replacement priorities.
• Develop infrastructure investment and lifecycle forecasts.
• Provide engineering and technical advice to the General Manager.
• Review engineering designs, reports and consultant recommendations.
• Act as FIN's technical representative with consultants, contractors and specialist advisers.
• Support the planning and delivery of major capital and asset-renewal projects.
• Provide technical support to FIN's infrastructure programs.
• Work closely with FIN's Operations & Maintenance team to investigate asset issues and improve maintenance and renewal planning.

Job description

Fairbairn Irrigation Network in Emerald, Central Queensland, seeks an experienced Asset & Engineering Professional to influence how FIN manages, renews and invests in its infrastructure. You will lead asset management, engineering assurance, and capital projects while advising consultants and contractors.

The role reports to the General Manager and focuses on embedding FIN's asset and engineering capability for long-term performance and sustainability.