Strategic Asset Manager

The Opportunity

The Strategic Asset Manager will lead a client-facing asset management function focused on maximising asset value optimising lifecycle performance and enhancing service outcomes across the Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) portfolio.

As a key leadership role you will serve as a trusted advisor to the client leveraging asset and operational performance data to deliver strategic insights and recommendations that drive informed decision-making and long-term closely with operations maintenance engineering and client stakeholders you will align day-to-day service delivery with long-term asset strategies ensuring contractual commitments are met while supporting Ventias broader business objectives.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary vehicle package
• Enjoy variety in your work week with a mix of office collaboration across Melbourne site visits and work-from-home flexibility.
• Join a supportive high-performing team focused on collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Access exclusive VenPerks including paid parental leave Fitness Passport and discounts across private healthcare travel retail and more

Key Responsibilities

• Lead asset management strategy planning and continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain Strategic Asset Plans Lifecycle Plans Capital Investment Plans Whole-of-Life Strategies and associated budgets.
• Optimise asset performance lifecycle costs and service delivery through risk-based assessments and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage contractual asset management obligations including inspection programs condition assessments and lifecycle modelling.
• Monitor and report on asset performance maintenance outcomes service quality and asset data integrity.
• Oversee asset replacement planning HOTO processes and asset reporting/visualisation tools.
• Act as the primary asset management liaison between stakeholders fostering strong client relationships and engagement.
• Translate technical asset information into clear commercially focused insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage consultants subcontractors and maintenance strategies for critical and complex assets.
• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team while promoting collaboration accountability and client-focused behaviours.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements contractual obligations legislation and proactive risk management practices.

About You

• Extensive experience in Asset and Facilities Management.
• Strong communication stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across client operational engineering and contractor groups.
• Commercially astute with the ability to translate technical information into business outcomes.
• Proven leadership experience in complex service environments.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities solving problems and delivering quality outcomes with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel Power BI Power Apps Word and Project.
• Experience with CMMS platforms preferably SAP.
• Strong asset data management reporting and visualisation capabilities.
• Qualifications in Asset Management Engineering Facilities Management or a related discipline (desirable).
• Asset Management certifications such as CAAM CPAM CSAM or CFAM (preferred).

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel to regional and remote locations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian National Police Check and Working With Children Check (WWCC).