Asset Management Capability Manager

V/Line; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport organisation in Victoria is seeking an experienced Asset Management Lead to enhance asset management capabilities. This role involves maintaining ISO 55001 certification and driving continuous improvements with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates are expected to have expertise in asset assurance and the ability to lead diverse teams. The role offers a collaborative environment and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Free myki travel

Community impact

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in asset assurance, audit processes and maturity assessments.
• Deep working knowledge of ISO 55001 and AMAF compliance.
• Proven ability to lead change and embed asset management principles across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management assurance and maturity assessment cycle.
• Manage internal assurance programs and compliance reporting.
• Design and deliver workshops to support asset management principles.

Skills

Asset assurance

Audit processes

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business or Asset Management

Job description

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Strengthen asset management capability in a team-focused organisation.

Embed ISO 55001 and AMAF to guide strategic direction.

Partner with senior leaders to embed effective asset management practices.

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

We’re experiencing significant growth and delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values connection, inclusion and shared success.

About the role

This role is responsible for leading the uplift of asset management capability and assurance across V/Line. You will maintain our ISO 55001-certified Asset Management System, support Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) compliance, and drive continuous improvement through maturity assessments, audits and capability programs. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to embed asset management principles, identify capability needs and support others to strengthen how assets are planned, managed and reported.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead the asset management assurance, audit and maturity assessment cycle, ensuring alignment with ISO 55001 and AMAF requirements.
• Manage internal assurance programs and compliance reporting, including preparation of detailed reports and recommendations for senior leaders.
• Maintain V/Line’s ISO 55001 certification and support the annual AMAF attestation process under the Financial Management Act.
• Identify and respond to capability needs across the organisation, coordinating tailored training, coaching and uplift initiatives.
• Design and deliver inclusive workshops and learning programs that support practical application of asset management principles.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align asset strategy, governance and risk frameworks.
• Lead and partner with various stakeholders to design and implement continuous improvement initiatives to continual uplift its asset management capabilities
• Provide strategic advice and insights to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making across the asset lifecycle.
• Represent the team in key forums, working groups and committees focused on assurance, capability and performance.

About you

You are a capable and collaborative asset management professional with a strong grasp of ISO 55001, maturity models and assurance frameworks. You enjoy working with others to solve problems, share knowledge and build confidence in asset management practices. You bring clarity to complex systems and are committed to supporting long-term performance and compliance through practical, people-focused solutions.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Strong expertise in asset assurance, audit processes and maturity assessments.
• Deep working knowledge of ISO 55001, IAM frameworks and AMAF compliance.
• Proven ability to lead change and embed asset management principles across diverse teams.
• Confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels, with a collaborative and inclusive communication style.
• Experience in delivering training, workshops and coaching to support capability uplift.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into clear, strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with governance, risk and assurance frameworks in asset-intensive environments.
• Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

Highly desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Business or Asset Management; CAMA certification; PROSCI or equivalent change management credentials

If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why V/Line

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at [emailprotected] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

We're proud to be recognised as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for the second consecutive year, a testament to our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and empowering workplace for women.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: 11.59 pm on Tuesday, 21st October 2025