Assets Manager

Bis; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Leadership opportunities

Commitment to innovation

Focus on safety and excellence

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assets Manager to lead the strategic direction of their Underground fleet. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement innovative asset management strategies, ensuring fleet reliability and cost-efficiency. Collaborating with senior leaders and external partners, you will drive decisions that enhance operational performance while fostering a culture of safety and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to influence high-level strategic initiatives and lead a talented team within a collaborative environment committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset and maintenance strategy development.
• Leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams in heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management strategies to optimise fleet performance.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to enhance asset reliability and cost-efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering

Tools

Maintenance Management Systems

Data Analytics

Job description

Location: Tomago, NSW

Reporting To: Chief Planning & Transformation Officer

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of asset management? We’re looking for an Assets Manager to join Bis Industries in a pivotal role, overseeing the strategy and performance of our Underground fleet, including mobile and light vehicles. This is your chance to influence the direction of a critical business function in a high-level strategic leadership capacity.

The Role

As the Assets Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing an innovative asset strategy that ensures our fleet is fit for purpose, reliable, and cost-efficient. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal asset performance through effective lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Your strategic thinking and expertise will drive decisions that improve reliability, minimise downtime, and enhance cost efficiencies.

This is a leadership role that blends strategic vision with hands-on operational execution. Reporting directly to the Chief Planning & Transformation Officer, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across the Planning, Maintenance, and Commercial teams, as well as external regulators and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Strategy: Develop and implement a high-level asset management strategy to optimise fleet performance and align with business needs.
• Leadership: Provide strategic leadership to the Assets team, fostering collaboration, development, and a high-performance culture.
• Safety & Compliance: Embed a Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with all legislative and technical standards.
• Systems & Reporting: Oversee maintenance management systems and reporting to drive data-informed decision-making.
• Commercial Insight: Partner with the Commercial team to align asset lifecycle costing with customer pricing and business goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in maintenance strategies and evaluate industry trends to keep Bis at the forefront of asset management.

About You

You are an experienced leader with a strong background in asset management, maintenance, or reliability, ideally within the heavy industry sector. You thrive in strategic leadership roles that require analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence. You are ready to take ownership of a critical function and make a meaningful impact on business outcomes.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing asset and maintenance strategies.
• Leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of asset management standards and underground coal legislation.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems, data analytics, and lifecycle planning.

What’s in It for You?

• Be a key strategic leader in a nationally recognised organisation.
• Drive the transformation of asset management practices.
• Lead a talented team and influence high-level decisions.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture committed to innovation, safety, and excellence.

About Us

At Bis Industries, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to complex problems. As the Assets Manager, you’ll play a critical role in achieving our mission to set the benchmark for operational performance. With a focus on Zero Harm, Unity, and Excellence, we’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead from the front and drive strategic change, we want to hear from you. Submit your application today to take the next step in your leadership journey.