Campus Asset Strategy & Lifecycle Lead

UOM University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development

Job summary

University of Melbourne is seeking a senior leader to strategically manage a billion-dollar campus asset portfolio. You will drive safety, compliance and resilience while enhancing user experience across iconic spaces.

Join a supportive team within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio – Enterprise Services, Campus Operations and Delivery, Asset Management, with a focus on lifecycle planning, capital upgrades and long-term transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline, or bring equivalent senior asset management experience.
• Demonstrate success managing large, complex property or infrastructure portfolios, including maintenance and lifecycle renewal programmes.
• Navigate complex, decentralised organisations, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and diverse client groups.
• Apply deep knowledge of Australian standards, building codes and OHS requirements to safeguard assets and users.
• Manage substantial operating and capital budgets, providing clear commercial advice that optimises asset performance and investment.
• Use advanced risk assessment skills to classify asset risks and evaluate safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, budgeting and performance management for a diverse, high-value property and infrastructure asset portfolio.
• Develop and implement asset management and lifecycle plans, aligned with University frameworks, standards and Strategic Asset Management Plans.
• Oversee scheduled and reactive maintenance, managing outsourced contractors to ensure safety, compliance and service quality.
• Deliver asset renewal and capital upgrade projects, including end-of-life replacements, compliance works and engineering services upgrades.
• Provide expert technical advice that informs master planning, capital investment decisions and long-term campus transformation initiatives.

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

University of Melbourne is seeking a senior leader to strategically manage a billion-dollar campus asset portfolio. You will drive safety, compliance and resilience while enhancing user experience across iconic spaces.

Join a supportive team within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio – Enterprise Services, Campus Operations and Delivery, Asset Management, with a focus on lifecycle planning, capital upgrades and long-term transformation initiatives.