Asset Management Consultant - Transport Infrastructure

NTRO - National Transport Research Organisation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and technical collaboration

Tailored career development

Pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements

Eight weeks of parental leave

Annual Christmas closure with extra PA

Active social club and regular team‑dr

Job summary

NTRO – National Transport Research Organisation in Brisbane seeks an experienced Asset Management Consultant to deliver practical road asset management solutions across Queensland and the APAC region. This role offers ownership of technical work, client engagement, and growth alongside industry leaders and specialists.

Join a team that delivers practical guidance to governments and industry, supporting safer and more sustainable transport networks.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in roads or asset management.
• Ability to translate technical information into practical, client-focused guidance.
• Experience delivering projects for government or consultancy.
• Knowledge of TMR or local government is highly preferred.
• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to proposals and scoping.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage road asset projects, data analyses, reports and practical recommendations for government and industry clients.
• Support the development of asset management strategies, plans, data and improvement initiatives across road infrastructure portfolios.
• Work with senior specialists to interpret asset data, identify risks, and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Build productive working relationships with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), local government and other stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Contribute technical input to proposals and help identify opportunities for further client support.
• Share knowledge across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued growth of NTRO's capability in Queensland.

Job description

Your next opportunity awaits at NTRO

We are seeking an experienced Asset Management Consultant to deliver practical road asset management solutions across Queensland and APAC. This role suits a capable professional ready to take ownership of technical work, deepen client relationships, and grow alongside recognised industry leaders and specialists.

At the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO), we help government and industry improve transport outcomes across roads, rail, ports and airports. Through research, practical guidance and specialist advice, we support safer, more sustainable and efficient transport networks across Australia and New Zealand.

What you will contribute

You will be a hands-on member of the Queensland and National team, combining technical delivery, client engagement and commercial awareness. The role offers room to expand your consulting capability while working on meaningful road infrastructure challenges.

• Deliver and manage road asset projects, data analyses, reports and practical recommendations for government and industry clients.
• Support the development of asset management strategies, plans, data and improvement initiatives across road infrastructure portfolios.
• Work with senior specialists to interpret asset data, identify risks, and develop evidence-based solutions.
• Build productive working relationships with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), local government and other stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Contribute technical input to proposals and help identify opportunities for further client support.
• Share knowledge across multidisciplinary teams and contribute to the continued growth of NTRO's capability in Queensland.

You should absolutely apply if:

• You have approximately 5-10 years' experience in roads, transport infrastructure, or a closely related asset management field.
• You understand road asset management principles and can translate technical information into practical advice.
• You have experience delivering projects or technical work for government, consultancy, or infrastructure clients.
• You have knowledge/ experience working with TMR or local government (highly preferred)
• Pavement design or in-depth knowledge is an advantage.
• You communicate clearly, produce strong written work, and are confident in engaging with clients and technical stakeholders.
• You are commercially aware and comfortable contributing to proposals, scoping, and client discussions.
• You are collaborative, curious, and motivated to continue developing your technical and consulting capabilities.
• You are eligible for Registered Professional Engineering, Queensland (RPEQ) status.

What we offer

• Work alongside globally recognised specialists, with access to mentoring and technical collaboration.
• Tailored career development and clear opportunities to broaden your expertise and industry impact.
• Pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements and a range of employee benefits.
• Eight weeks of parental leave and support when returning to work.
• Annual Christmas closure, including two additional paid days in December closure.
• Reward and recognition initiatives, plus an active social club and regular team events.

Every role at NTRO is meaningful.

NTRO values the different perspectives, experiences and capabilities people bring to our work. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including women seeking to make an impact across transport infrastructure and STEM.

If you are excited by the role but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your broader skills and experience may strengthen our ability to deliver effective transport solutions and positive community outcomes.

Application requirements

• Applicants must have full working rights.
• A valid Australian driver license is required.
• Position is Brisbane based.