Strategic Rail Asset Manager (Contract - Govt)

Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract Until End of March 2027

Government Agency

Job summary

Talent is seeking an experienced Manager – Strategic Asset Management (Rail) to lead long-term asset planning for Victoria’s heavy rail network. You will drive maintenance planning, asset renewal programs and investment prioritisation to keep rail infrastructure safe, reliable and sustainable.

In this role you will analyse performance data, collaborate with stakeholders, and advise senior management on investment strategies and risk management, with a focus on lifecycle cost optimisation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Strategic planning

Maintenance strategy

Asset renewal

Lifecycle management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Education

Engineering/Asset Management/Business Management degree

Job description

Talent is seeking an experienced Manager – Strategic Asset Management (Rail) to lead long-term asset planning for Victoria’s heavy rail network. You will drive maintenance planning, asset renewal programs and investment prioritisation to keep rail infrastructure safe, reliable and sustainable.

In this role you will analyse performance data, collaborate with stakeholders, and advise senior management on investment strategies and risk management, with a focus on lifecycle cost optimisation.