Manager, Strategic Asset Management

Talent Corp; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract Until End of March 2027

Government Agency

Job summary

Talent Corp is seeking an experienced Manager - Strategic Asset Management (Rail) to lead long-term asset planning and investment strategies for Victoria's heavy rail network. You will drive asset lifecycle optimisation, renewal planning and risk-based investment decisions in collaboration with operators and engineering teams.

The role requires a decade of asset management experience, strong leadership, and tertiary qualifications in engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in asset management, rail infrastructure or a related asset-intensive industry.
• Experience developing strategic asset management plans, maintenance strategies and asset renewal programs.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure investment planning, asset lifecycle management and risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management or Business Management with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term asset management strategies for rail infrastructure, focusing on maintenance and renewals.
• Develop strategic asset management plans to support infrastructure investment decisions and optimise asset lifecycle costs.
• Analyse asset performance data, condition reports and risks to identify maintenance priorities and future investment requirements.
• Collaborate with rail operators, engineering teams and key stakeholders to align asset strategies with organisational objectives.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on asset planning, investment prioritisation and infrastructure risk management.

Skills

Asset management

Rail infrastructure

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Engineering / Business

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Asset Management qualification

Business Management qualification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

• Contract Until End of March 2027 - Government Agency
• Managing the Lifespan of Victorian Rail Assets

We are seeking an experienced Manager - Strategic Asset Management (Rail) to lead long-term asset planning and investment strategies for Victoria's heavy rail network.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring critical rail infrastructure remains safe, reliable and sustainable through effective asset management, maintenance planning and investment prioritisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term asset management strategies for rail infrastructure, focusing on maintenance and renewals.
• Develop strategic asset management plans to support infrastructure investment decisions and optimise asset lifecycle costs.
• Analyse asset performance data, condition reports and risks to identify maintenance priorities and future investment requirements.
• Collaborate with rail operators, engineering teams and key stakeholders to align asset strategies with organisational objectives.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on asset planning, investment prioritisation and infrastructure risk management.

Key Skills and Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in asset management, rail infrastructure or a related asset-intensive industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic asset management plans, maintenance strategies and asset renewal programs.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure investment planning, asset lifecycle management and risk-based decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management or Business Management, with project management experience.

What's in it for you:

• Contract Until End of March 2027
• Government Agency