IT Asset Manager

Emmbr; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmbr is seeking an experienced IT Asset Manager based in Australia to lead the uplift of its hardware asset management capability within a large national organization. You will manage a team of 6, enhancing governance and lifecycle control, and improving CMDB accuracy and processes. This role requires proven experience in IT Asset Management in complex environments, strong leadership, and comfort in engaging with senior stakeholders. The position offers a substantial salary of $180,000 plus tax benefits, under a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Asset Management within large, complex environments.
• Ability to improve asset management processes and controls.
• Strong experience in CMDB, asset discovery, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the uplift of hardware asset management capability.
• Ensure strong governance and accuracy across asset lifecycle processes.
• Develop a team of 6 while driving process improvements.

Skills

IT Asset Management

Lifecycle Governance

CMDB Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Tools

ITSM tools

Job description

• Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne based, massive growth opportunity
• $180,000 incl. Super + substantial tax benefits, 3 days on-site
• 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity, manage team of 6

An opportunity for an experienced IT Asset Manager to join a large national organisation and lead the uplift of its hardware asset management capability. Reporting to the Head of EUC & Assets, you will lead a team of 6 and take ownership of improving governance, lifecycle control, CMDB accuracy, asset discovery, and process maturity across a complex enterprise environment. This role will suit someone who can step in quickly, bring practical solutions, and lead both operational improvement and team capability uplift from day one.

About the role

• Lead the uplift and ongoing maturity of the organisation's hardware asset management capability across a large, complex national environment
• Take ownership of end-to-end asset lifecycle processes, ensuring stronger governance, control, visibility, and data accuracy across the asset landscape
• Improve CMDB integrity, asset discovery, inventory management, tracking, provisioning, repurposing, and secure disposal processes
• Partner closely with procurement, finance, cybersecurity, EUC, infrastructure, and delivery teams to improve alignment and asset governance outcomes
• Support the assessment, selection, and optimisation of ITSM / ITAM tooling, with a focus on building scalable and fit-for-purpose processes
• Lead and develop a team of 6, uplifting capability, driving consistency, and taking the team through a period of change and improvement

About you

• Proven experience in IT Asset Management within large, complex environments, with a strong focus on hardware asset management and lifecycle governance
• Demonstrated capability improving or building asset management processes, controls, and operating frameworks in ITIL-aligned environments
• Strong experience across CMDB, asset discovery, inventory accuracy, audit readiness, compliance, and service management processes
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across technology, procurement, finance, and operational teams, with the ability to bring people on the journey
• Leadership experience managing teams through uplift, change, and process improvement, while maintaining day-to-day delivery standards
• Able to step into ambiguity, provide practical solutions quickly, and deliver outcomes without needing significant ramp-up time