Strategic Asset Manager

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Victoria; Híbrido; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is seeking an experienced Strategic Asset Manager to lead planning, governance and optimisation of Victoria’s large asset portfolio. The role reports to the Executive Director and drives the organisation’s strategic asset management framework across firefighting fleets, heavy plant, buildings and critical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will shape asset lifecycle management, investment prioritisation and reporting, while influencing senior

Formación

• Extensive experience in asset management, asset strategy or infrastructure planning.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, risk-based decision-making and long-term asset investment planning.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic asset management frameworks and plans.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with operational branches to improve asset performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead development of FFAR's Strategic Asset Management Plan and asset management maturity uplift.
• Provide strategic advice on asset investment priorities and long-term portfolio planning.
• Strengthen asset governance, assurance and reporting across FFAR.

Conocimientos

Asset management

Strategic planning

Governance

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Educación

Asset Management, Engineering, Infrastructure or related

CAMA2 or equivalent qualification (preferred)

Herramientas

Investment modelling

Descripción del empleo

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Strategic Asset Manager to provide leadership and direction for the planning, governance and optimisation of one of Victoria's largest and most diverse operational asset portfolios. Reporting to the Executive Director through the Office of the Executive Director, this newly established role will lead the development and implementation of FFMVic's strategic asset management framework, ensuring assets are planned, managed and invested in to maximise operational capability, value for money and service outcomes. The role will work across firefighting fleets, heavy plant, operational equipment, buildings, communications infrastructure and other critical assets that support emergency preparedness and response and land management services across the state. We are looking for a proven asset management professional with a strong background in operational or on-ground asset management, combined a track record in strategic asset management with the ability to think strategically and influence at both senior and operational levels. The successful applicant will bring expertise in strategic asset planning, lifecycle management, asset investment prioritisation, governance frameworks and stakeholder engagement. Experience working with complex asset portfolios in emergency services, land management, infrastructure, utilities, defence or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in asset management, asset strategy or infrastructure planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic asset management frameworks and plans.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, risk-based decision-making and long-term asset investment planning.
• Track record of having managed asset reliability, inventory and spares, and contracted asset services
• Experience leading organisational change and influencing senior executives and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of asset management methodologies, governance frameworks and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with operational Branches to improve asset performance and cost-effectiveness
• Lead the development of FFAR's Strategic Asset Management Plan and asset management maturity uplift.
• Provide strategic advice on asset investment priorities and long-term portfolio planning.
• Strengthen asset governance, assurance and reporting across FFAR.
• Drive alignment with government policy, AMAF requirements and organisational objectives.
• Partner with operational and corporate areas to improve asset performance, utilisation and lifecycle outcomes.
• Build a contemporary, evidence-based approach to managing FFAR's critical assets.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise and hands‑on experience in the following areas: strategic asset management, asset lifecycle planning and investment modelling, asset engineering and governance, reliability management, maintenance management, supply chain and spares strategy, information management, and project management within a large and complex organisation.
• A tertiary qualification in Asset Management, Engineering, Infrastructure or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in asset management such as Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA2) will be highly regarded.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Other relevant information

• Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
• To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.
• Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.

If you need support to participate, please contact [emailprotected]

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.

For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.