Asset/Operations Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Health and Community Services Directorate in Canberra is seeking an Asset/Operations Manager to lead asset management initiatives, optimise operations, and manage a diverse property portfolio within the directorate. This full-time temporary role includes upgrades and small projects, with a view toward permanency.

Current Class C Driver Licence is essential, and experience in asset/facilities/infrastructure disciplines is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in asset/ facilities management and infrastructure disciplines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and people management skills.
• Experience leading upgrades and small projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management initiatives and optimise operational performance across a diverse property portfolio.
• Oversee upgrades and small projects within the portfolio.
• Collaborate with teams and ensure delivery in line with program goals.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Staff management

Asset management

Operational planning

Job description

Asset/Operations Manager
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong stakeholder engagement, staff management, asset and operational skills, we want to hear from you.

The Infrastructure Client Services team within the Health and Community Services Directorate is seeking an experienced Asset/Operations Manager to lead asset management initiatives, including upgrades and small projects, while optimising operational performance across a diverse property portfolio within the Health and Community Services Directorate.

If you are interested in reading more, the ‘WHAT YOU WILL DO’ section of the attached Position Description provides more detail.

Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Current Class C Driver Licence is essential.
• Qualifications or experience in asset management, facilities management, property or infrastructure disciplines are highly desirable.

Note: This is a temporary vacancy available from 11 December 2026 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

Note

This is a temporary vacancy available from 11 December 2026 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.