Associate Director - Strategic Consulting

Cushman & Wakefield; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic Consulting to lead engagements that strengthen asset strategies, governance, operating models and capital investment planning. You will turn asset-level information into practical recommendations and better decisions for public and private sector clients.

You'll bring senior-level asset management expertise, strong consulting skills and the ability to connect organisational priorities with asset performance, risk and investment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing asset strategies, governance frameworks and operating models.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and their lifecycle.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 principles and their application.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic asset management frameworks, strategies and plans aligned with client objectives.
• Design governance arrangements, operating models and processes for asset management.
• Lead capital planning and investment prioritisation balancing asset condition, risk and funding.
• Assess asset management maturity and recommend improvements aligned with ISO 55000.
• Consolidate asset data, insights and priorities to support evidence-based decisions.
• Advise on asset information, data governance and digital tool opportunities.
• Lead client workshops, manage engagements and build senior stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to business development and mentor junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with Integrated Facilities Management and Project & Development Services teams.

Skills

Asset strategy development

Governance frameworks

Capital planning

Asset management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in asset management / engineering / property / infrastructure

Job description

Job Title

Associate Director - Strategic Consulting

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield's Strategic Consulting team advises public and private sector clients on complex property and infrastructure challenges. We're seeking an Associate Director to help grow and deliver our Strategic Asset Management offering. You'll lead engagements that help clients strengthen their asset strategies, governance, operating models and capital investment planning. Combining specialist asset management knowledge with strong consulting skills, you'll turn organisational priorities and asset-level information into practical recommendations and better decisions.

Job Description

What you'll do

• Develop strategic asset management frameworks, strategies and plans aligned with clients' organisational and service objectives.
• Design governance arrangements, operating models and processes that support effective asset management.
• Lead capital planning and investment prioritisation, balancing asset condition, performance, risk, service needs and available funding.
• Assess asset management maturity and recommend improvements aligned with recognised principles, including ISO 55000.
• Bring together asset data, operational insights and strategic priorities to support evidence-based decisions.
• Advise on asset information, data governance and opportunities to improve planning through digital tools.
• Lead client workshops, manage engagements and build trusted senior stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to business development and mentor junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with our Integrated Facilities Management and Project & Development Services teams to connect strategy with operations and delivery.

About you

You're an experienced strategic asset management professional who can combine technical knowledge with clear, practical advice.

Your experience may come from consulting, government, an asset-owning organisation, engineering or another relevant property and infrastructure environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience developing asset strategies, governance frameworks, operating models, capital plans or asset management systems.
• A strong understanding of asset management principles and their application across the asset lifecycle.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 principles and their practical application.
• The ability to connect organisational objectives with asset performance, risk, information and investment.
• Strong problem-solving, business writing, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience leading complex assignments and reviewing multidisciplinary outputs.

A relevant tertiary qualification in asset management, engineering, property, infrastructure, planning, economics, finance, commerce or a related discipline.

Relevant professional credentials or further study in asset management would be well regarded.

Location

Canberra or Sydney is preferred. Candidates based in Melbourne with a particularly strong match to the role may also be considered.

Why join us?

You'll help shape a growing national capability, work with clients on significant asset and investment decisions, and collaborate with colleagues who bring strategic, operational and delivery expertise.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.