Asset Lifecycle Lead - Forecasting & Investment Planning

V/Line Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community impact

Huge potential

Dynamic environment

Collaborative team

Flexible working

Job summary

V/Line Corporation is seeking a Manager Asset Lifecycle to lead the development of asset lifecycle modelling and investment planning for Victoria's rail network. You will utilise predictive modelling, asset data and financial forecasting to steer short, medium and long-term planning across the network.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, projects and planning teams to translate complex data into actionable investment strategies and funding plans, ensuring lifecycle

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in asset lifecycle modelling, planning and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and ISO55001 frameworks.
• Experience using asset data, modelling and analytical tools to support decision-making.
• Railway infrastructure or similar industries asset knowledge and experience.
• Ability to interpret complex information and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and consultation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including leading teams and developing capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of asset lifecycle modelling and forecasting.
• Develop asset lifecycle forecasts, asset degradation models and multi-year funding forecasts to support planning activities.
• Provide advice and insights on asset performance, risk and funding priorities.
• Drive scenario planning, analysis and reporting to support decision-making.
• Ensure lifecycle models align with asset condition, performance and maintenance data.
• Lead the development of Asset Management Plans and updates to strategy-related documents.
• Promote asset management practices aligned with ISO55001 principles.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to support planning and prioritisation.
• Lead and develop a team of three while building capability in lifecycle modelling and asset planning.
• Present complex technical information clearly to stakeholders, including senior leaders.

Skills

Asset lifecycle modelling

Planning & forecasting

Asset management principles

ISO55001 familiarity

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering or science

Job description

V/Line Corporation is seeking a Manager Asset Lifecycle to lead the development of asset lifecycle modelling and investment planning for Victoria's rail network. You will utilise predictive modelling, asset data and financial forecasting to steer short, medium and long-term planning across the network.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, projects and planning teams to translate complex data into actionable investment strategies and funding plans, ensuring lifecycle