Senior Advisor Asset Management

Service NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fitness Passport access

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Meaningful, government-focused work

Job summary

Service NSW is seeking a Senior Advisor, Asset Management to lead and continuously improve asset governance across digital, ICT, and physical assets. You will translate policy into practical outcomes, manage risks, and develop your team while fostering collaboration with key agencies.

The role is hybrid, with 2 days per week in the office, and sits within the Asset Management Team of the Procurement and Commercial Directorate.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects, programs of work or improvement initiatives from planning through to implementation and evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive agreed actions.
• Demonstrated people leadership, including setting priorities, delegating effectively, providing feedback and supporting development.
• Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical actions and recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including providing clear, concise and decision-focused advice to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead asset management planning, assessment and reporting to support compliance with the NSW Asset Management Policy.
• Build strong relationships across Service NSW, DCS and Infrastructure NSW to deliver coordinated asset management outcomes.
• Provide clear advice to senior leaders on progress, risks, priorities and matters requiring escalation.
• Lead and develop your direct report through clear expectations, meaningful delegation, coaching and feedback.
• Drive practical continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen asset management capability, governance and ways of working.

Skills

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

• Location: Parramatta, McKell, Newcastle - hybrid working available with 2 days per week required in office
• Temporary Full-Time opportunity until April 2028

About the team

The Service NSW Asset Management Team is part of the Procurement and Commercial Directorate, leading the organisation's compliance with the NSW Asset Management Policy and supports a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to managing assets.

The team coordinates key annual asset management submissions and provides governance and guidance, across digital, ICT, and physical assets throughout their lifecycle.

About the role

As the Senior Advisor, Asset Management, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of asset management across Service NSW. You'll turn governance requirements and organisational priorities into practical outcomes, while building strong relationships and supporting the development of your direct report.

This is a hands-on role where you'll use your judgement, take ownership and keep work moving in a changing environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead asset management planning, assessment and reporting to support compliance with the NSW Asset Management Policy.
• Build strong relationships across Service NSW, DCS and Infrastructure NSW to deliver coordinated asset management outcomes.
• Provide clear advice to senior leaders on progress, risks, priorities and matters requiring escalation.
• Lead and develop your direct report through clear expectations, meaningful delegation, coaching and feedback.
• Drive practical continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen asset management capability, governance and ways of working.

About you

You're a proactive and practical leader who takes ownership, creates momentum and follows through. You're comfortable working independently, navigating changing priorities and bringing people together to deliver outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience leading complex projects, programs of work or improvement initiatives from planning through to implementation and evaluation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive agreed actions.
• Demonstrated people leadership, including setting priorities, delegating effectively, providing feedback and supporting development.
• Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical actions and recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, including providing clear, concise and decision-focused advice to senior stakeholders.

Why work for us?

At Service NSW, you'll be part of an organisation focused on making a difference for the people and communities of NSW.

You will also enjoy:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing affordable access to participating gyms and fitness facilities.
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop your career across Service NSW and the broader NSW Government.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace where collaboration and different perspectives are valued.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps improve services for the people of NSW.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $134,626 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tiffany Martin via **************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026 at 11.59pm

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