Engineering and Asset Manager

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Career development

Industry-leading tools

Flexible working

Job summary

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand is seeking an Engineering & Asset Manager in Melbourne to lead the implementation of ISS's Global Asset Management Blueprint. You will guide asset lifecycle, maintenance strategies and reliability initiatives to improve operational performance and client outcomes.

Working with operations, suppliers and clients, you will deliver technical leadership, asset analytics and governance across the portfolio while ensuring compliance and cost-effective

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Engineering, Asset Management or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and governance of the Global Asset Management Blueprint.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance strategies across the portfolio.
• Drive asset lifecycle planning, forecasting and capital replacement strategies.
• Deliver asset condition assessments, risk reviews and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Provide specialist engineering and technical advice to stakeholders.
• Support CMMS standardisation, reporting and governance initiatives.

Skills

Asset management

Lifecycle planning

Engineering leadership

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Job no: 541556
Work type: Full time
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Facility Management/Engineering

Be part of something bigger at ISS

The Opportunity

As the Engineering & Asset Manager, you will lead the implementation and governance of ISS's Global Asset Management Blueprint, ensuring assets are managed efficiently throughout their lifecycle while supporting operational performance, compliance and customer outcomes.

Working closely with operational leaders, facility managers, technical teams, suppliers and clients, you will provide specialist engineering expertise, drive asset optimisation strategies and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Asset Management & Technical Leadership

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the ISS Global Asset Management Blueprint.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance strategies across the portfolio.
• Drive asset lifecycle planning, forecasting and capital replacement strategies.
• Deliver asset condition assessments, risk reviews and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Provide specialist engineering and technical advice to operational and client stakeholders.
• Support CMMS standardisation, reporting and governance initiatives.

Operational & Commercial Performance

• Monitor asset performance and identify opportunities to optimise cost, risk and service delivery.
• Ensure quality control and compliance of maintenance and work order management processes.
• Manage vendor relationships and performance against contractual obligations.
• Support financial forecasting, asset spend planning and performance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with the Pacific Technical Products Team to implement innovative technical solutions.
• Lead technical improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency and customer outcomes.
• Drive best practice asset management frameworks, processes and standards across the account.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and high-performing workplace culture.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 3+ years' experience in Engineering, Asset Management or a related technical discipline.
• Experience managing asset lifecycle programs, maintenance strategies and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of asset management frameworks, standards and leading practices.
• Demonstrated experience in asset analytics, risk management and compliance.
• Experience conducting condition assessments and asset audits.
• Proven capability in financial analysis, forecasting and asset expenditure planning.
• Experience working within large-scale facilities management, engineering or property services environments is highly regarded.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and customer groups.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strong leadership mindset with a commitment to developing people and building capability.

Why Join ISS?

We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Access to industry-leading systems, tools and technical expertise.
• Flexible and inclusive working environments.
• The chance to make a real impact across a nationally significant client portfolio.

ISS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ISS is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all people are valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse candidates and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time