Asset Management Engineer (Transport Infrastructure)

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At the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) we strive to be an innovation portal through which government and industry can gain great outcomes across all modes of transport. We create new knowledge through research, develop the means for improving practice, and provide expert advice to the Australia and New Zealand Transport Agencies and industry to ensure that our communities will always have safe, sustainable and efficient transportation networks.

NTRO is a globally connected Not-for-profit, purpose and innovation-driven organisation that has over many decades built a strong presence within the Roads, Rail, Ports and Airports sectors which ensures that we cover all modes of the transport network in everything we do.

Your next opportunity awaits at NTRO
We are looking for driven, ambitious and proactive individuals who are looking for their next opportunity within the Transportation Industry. Are you looking for a role where your ideas and perspectives are considered and applied in projects across Australia and New Zealand, welcome to the NTRO.

You will be a natural analytical thinker, taking big data sets and processing it through a range of tools to understand our clients assets in a whole new way. In this role your ability to drive and deliver next generation thinking will be showcased by providing strategic asset management strategies and functional solutions to our valued clients across the Transport industry including local and state governments and private sector.

This is a full-time role based in our Brisbane office within our Asset Performance team.

Main duties of the role

• Understand clients’ key issues and work with them to create and innovative solutions to complex asset management issues
• Use a range of Pavement and Asset Management systems to understand the key issues of client’s assets and provide tailored advice accordingly
• Manage and deliver a range of asset projects not only in Brisbane but across Australia and New Zealand
• Manipulate and translate large data sets using a range of platforms to produce the required outcomes
• Review and provide advice on costing, maintenance and life cycle performance of products and solutions
• Contribute to and develop tenders and proposals within the Asset Performance business group

About you

• Seeking applicants with 5+ years’ experience and involvement in the transport industry with proven passion for asset management / maintenance / construction practices
• Tertiary qualifications, degree or postgraduate in Civil Engineering, Asset Management Engineering or related engineering areas
• Experienced in Pavement and Asset Management Systems with exposure to dTIMS, HDM4 or other industry tools, and asset management (or pavement management) information systems
• Highly analytical thinker with high proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL or other computer language to manipulate large dataset
• Good understanding of GIS Systems/ software packages
• Project management experience including stakeholder management and excellent communication skills
• Detailed knowledge of performance modelling of road infrastructure
• Australian Drivers Licence is required for this role

We offer the following and more to ensure we look after the ones who matter most, Our People:

• Opportunities to work with globally recognised experts, who offer one-on-one mentorship and support throughout your career.
• Excellent employee benefits including access to pre-tax salary sacrifice arrangements to make your take home pay work better for you and your family
• Access to 8 weeks of parental leave and support upon your return to the workplace
• Annual Christmas closure with an additional 2 paid public holidays in December because we recognise taking time with those close to us is important
• Tailored career development that supports your aspirations with a clear step-by-step guide for progression within the organisation
• Reward and recognition programs to highlight the great work that is being done every day from our incredible team members
• Well established social club in almost all offices with regular activities, quiz nights and tournaments to keep you busy!

Every role at NTRO is meaningful, are you ready for yours?
At NTRO we are proud to continually attract leading minds within the Transport infrastructure and research areas. We host a culturally and gender diverse work environment and we celebrate workforce diversity while highlighting the multidisciplinary teams of professionals from all over the world. We strongly encourage applications from Women looking to make an impact within the STEM arena.

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role?
We recognise you may have a diverse set of skills, work experiences, and life experiences that can greatly enhance the ability to deliver effective transport solutions and positive community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with the criteria we still encourage you to submit your application.

NTRO actively seeks to include and value the unique talents, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all applicants.

• Applicants must be residing Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident of Australia
• Please ensure you attached your CV, attach a separate cover letter (no more than one page) addressing why you would be perfect for this role and what you would be hoping to get out of it, and answer the screening questions provided.

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