Manager Facilities and Infrastructure

CDC Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Victoria is seeking a proactive Manager Facilities & Infrastructure to lead the strategic management and lifecycle performance of facilities and assets across multiple sites in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. You will drive safety, reliability and operational excellence.

Reporting to the General Manager – Assets, you will oversee asset performance, maintenance planning, contractor management, compliance and capital works delivery, align with ISO55001 and Dynamics 365, and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field; certifications are desirable.
• Experience leading facilities/asset management across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management and capital works.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management of facilities and infrastructure assets.
• Oversee maintenance planning, lifecycle plans and replacement forecasts.
• Manage contractors to ensure safe, timely delivery of works.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards.
• Prepare asset performance reports for senior management.
• Support ISO55001-aligned asset management framework development.

Skills

Leadership

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

ISO55001 knowledge

Dynamics 365 / EAM

Analytical skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Facilities Management/Engineering/Business Administration

Certifications in asset/facilities management

Tools

Dynamics 365

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Job description

Lead the strategic management, maintenance, compliance and lifecycle performance of CDC Victoria's facilities and infrastructure assets, ensuring safety, reliability and operational excellence across multiple sites.

Job Summary

Lead the strategic management, maintenance, compliance and lifecycle performance of CDC Victoria's facilities and infrastructure assets, ensuring safety, reliability and operational excellence across multiple sites.

About the Role

Reporting to the General Manager – Assets, the Manager Facilities & Infrastructure is responsible for the strategic oversight of CDC Victoria's facilities, infrastructure and plant assets.

This role is accountable for asset performance, maintenance planning, contractor management, compliance, capital works delivery and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure facilities assets are managed in accordance with CDC Victoria's Maintenance Management System (MMS), Dynamics 365 Enterprise Asset Management System, ISO55001 Asset Management principles and all relevant legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the facilities asset register within Dynamics 365.
• Develop lifecycle plans, maintenance strategies and replacement forecasts for facilities assets.
• Establish and oversee preventative maintenance programs for critical infrastructure.
• Ensure asset criticality assessments are maintained and reviewed.
• Lead capital works, infrastructure upgrades and asset renewal projects.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe and effective delivery of works.
• Monitor asset performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, asset management plans and safety standards.
• Prepare asset performance reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Support the ongoing development of CDC Victoria's asset management framework in line with ISO55001 principles.

About You

You are a proactive facilities or asset management professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving operational excellence.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in Facilities Management, Infrastructure Management or Asset Management.
• Experience managing facilities maintenance programs and contractor performance.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management principles.
• Experience delivering capital works and infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of ISO55001 Asset Management Framework.
• Experience using ERP/EAM systems (Dynamics 365 highly regarded).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercial acumen and budget management experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites and projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline (preferred).
• Relevant asset management or facilities management certifications highly regarded.

Why Join CDC Victoria?

• Strategic leadership role with significant influence across the business.
• Opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of facilities and infrastructure assets.
• Lead major capital works and asset improvement initiatives.
• Work within a growing organisation committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional growth.

CDC Victoria is one of the largest private bus operators in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. We’re committed to "Linking People, Places and Communities" by providing essential public transport and reliable charter services to schools, sports clubs, and other groups across the state.

We are also proud leaders in environmental sustainability, having introduced 50 Hybrid and Diesel vehicles, and Victoria’s fleet of Zero Emission Full Electric Bus in the Southeast.

With over 1,600 employees from 80+ diverse backgrounds, we operate across nine depots in Ballarat, Geelong, Mildura, Broken Hill, Oakleigh, Albion, Airport West, Westmeadows and Truganina (our Head Office).

If you're an experienced facilities or asset management professional looking to make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

CDC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.