Associate Director - Strategic Consulting

Cushman & Wakefield Advisory (Australia) Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield’s Strategic Consulting team seeks an Associate Director to grow and deliver Strategic Asset Management offerings. Lead engagements that enhance asset strategies, governance, operating models and capital investment planning.

Combine asset knowledge with consulting skills to translate priorities into practical recommendations. You’ll guide workshops, manage engagements, mentor juniors and collaborate with Integrated Facilities Management to connect strategy with delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience developing asset strategies, governance frameworks, operating models, capital plans or asset management systems.
• Strong understanding of asset management principles and their application across the asset lifecycle.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 principles and their practical application.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic asset management frameworks, strategies and plans aligned with clients’ objectives.
• Design governance arrangements, operating models and processes for asset management.
• Lead capital planning and investment prioritisation considering condition, performance, risk and funding.
• Assess asset management maturity and recommend improvements.

Skills

Asset management

Governance frameworks

Capital planning

ISO 55000

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Presentation skills

Strategic consulting

Education

Asset management-related degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

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.

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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com