Asset Lifecycle Leader: Forecasting & Investment (Hybrid)

V/Line; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Myki travel benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

V/Line in Melbourne is seeking a Manager Asset Lifecycle to lead the development and ongoing improvement of asset lifecycle modelling and investment planning. You will use predictive modelling, asset data and financial forecasting to support short, medium and long-term planning across the rail network.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid arrangements, you’ll lead a small team, work with engineering, operations and planning stakeholders, translate data into practical insights and drive funding

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.
• Tertiary qualification in an engineering or science discipline.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and drive outcomes across a complex organisation.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values and a collaborative approach to building positive working relationships.

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 provide support in the updates of 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 a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Occasional travel may be required to V/Line sites across Victoria under appropriate escort and supervision arrangements.

Skills

Asset lifecycle modelling

Forecasting

ISO55001

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Engineering or science degree

Job description

V/Line in Melbourne is seeking a Manager Asset Lifecycle to lead the development and ongoing improvement of asset lifecycle modelling and investment planning. You will use predictive modelling, asset data and financial forecasting to support short, medium and long-term planning across the rail network.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid arrangements, you’ll lead a small team, work with engineering, operations and planning stakeholders, translate data into practical insights and drive funding