Manager - Asset Management

Department of Health Tasmania; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 144.000 - 154.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel and relocation assistance

Fitness Passport

Comprehensive leave options

Flexible work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Health Tasmania seeks a senior leader to manage asset-intensive health infrastructure and medical equipment across the state. You will drive strategic asset management initiatives and oversee lifecycle planning to support safe, sustainable health services.

In this senior role, you will lead statewide improvement projects, manage related risks and contracts, and provide expert advice to ensure high-quality health outcomes for Tasmanians.

Formación

• High-level expertise in asset management.
• Ability to lead the implementation of asset management strategies in a complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards.
• Proven leadership and experience in managing teams and resources.

Responsabilidades

• Lead strategic management of health infrastructure and medical equipment assets across Tasmania.
• Oversee lifecycle planning and statewide improvement initiatives.
• Manage asset-related risks and contracts; provide expert guidance to ensure safe, sustainable health services.

Conocimientos

Asset management

Strategy implementation

Communication & negotiation

Legislation & Australian Standards

Leadership & resource management

Educación

Engineering degree or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Department of Health Tasmania – Melbourne VIC

This position is based in Hobart, Tasmania, offering the opportunity to combine a rewarding leadership career with an exceptional lifestyle, shorter commutes and easy access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural environments.

The Team

The Department of Health’s (DoH) Infrastructure - Asset Management Unit, is responsible for the statewide lifecycle management of the complex and critical built infrastructure and medical equipment that supports the delivery of health services in Tasmania.

The team plays a key role in ensuring that built infrastructure and medical equipment assets are managed to support the delivery of health services to the community.

The Role

Join the Infrastructure team as a Manager - Asset Management, leading the strategic management of critical health infrastructure and medical equipment across Tasmania. In this senior leadership role, you will drive asset management initiatives, oversee lifecycle planning, lead statewide improvement projects, manage asset-related risks and contracts, and provide expert advice to support the delivery of safe, sustainable and effective health services.

You will need

• Demonstrated high-level expertise and experience in contemporary asset management
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the implementation of asset management strategies and initiatives in a complex and interdisciplinary professional work environment.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with influence and negotiate persuasively.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of relevant legislation and Australian Standards to achieve business objectives.
• Proven leadership and management skills to drive team performance and manage resources.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$144,169 to $153,844 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available for eligible appointees, subject to approval.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $16.35 per week per person, or $31.50 per week for a family.
• Comprehensive leave options to support your wellbeing
• Flexible work and work/life balance initiatives

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline and/or demonstrated experience in asset management and working knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and legislation

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Manager - Asset Management.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Ron Wilson
Position: Director - Asset Management Service
Phone number: 6166 5499
Email address: **********@health.tas.gov.au

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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Applications close: Tuesday, 3 November 2026, 11:55PM