Manager Facilities and Infrastructure

CDC Victoria Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

CDC Victoria Pty Ltd is seeking a proactive Manager Facilities & Infrastructure to lead the strategic management and lifecycle performance of our facilities and assets across multiple sites in Victoria. You will drive maintenance planning, contractor performance, compliance and continuous improvement within our MMS and Dynamics 365 environments.

Key responsibilities include asset register oversight, lifecycle planning, capital works leadership, and reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in facilities management, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with ISO55001 asset management framework and governance.
• Proven experience leading multi-site facilities/asset management teams.
• Experience using ERP/EAM systems, especially Dynamics 365.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic management and lifecycle planning of facilities and assets.
• Develop maintenance strategies, replacement forecasts and lifecycle plans.
• Manage capital works, upgrades and asset renewal projects.
• Oversee contractor performance and safety compliance across sites.
• Prepare performance reports and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Support development of the asset management framework in line with ISO55001.

Skills

Facilities management

Infrastructure management

Asset management

Dynamics 365

Education

Degree in Facilities Management

Asset management certifications

Tools

Dynamics 365

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.

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 adiverseworkforce 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 linguisticallydiversebackgrounds.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a facilities manager?
• How many years of asset management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in a Maintenance Role?
• Do you have experience working on civil infrastructure projects?
• Do you have experience using SAP?
• Have you completed a qualification in business administration?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for budget management & forecasting?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?