Senior Asset Manager

We have an exciting internal secondment opportunity for a Senior Asset Manager to join our Service Enablement One Water team.

This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in strategic asset management, build relationships across Melbourne Water, and contribute to the management of critical water infrastructure assets.

The role supports Melbourne Water's water transfer and drainage pumping station portfolio and works closely with operational, maintenance, engineering and capital delivery teams to optimise asset performance, reliability and future investment decisions.

You will play an important role in supporting asset management planning, risk management, lifecycle decision-making and the delivery of sustainable service outcomes.

Provide asset management leadership and advice to key stakeholders across Melbourne Water.

Contribute to asset lifecycle planning, investment prioritisation and long-term asset strategies.

Support asset performance, reliability and risk management activities across the portfolio.

Use available data, insights and engineering judgement to identify emerging risks, priorities and improvement opportunities.

Collaborate with operational, maintenance and project delivery teams to optimise asset outcomes.

Support informed decision-making through robust asset management practices and analysis.

Build productive relationships and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

Promote practical, risk-based and sustainable asset management approaches aligned with Melbourne Water's objectives.

We are looking for someone who can quickly build credibility, work through complex information and develop practical solutions in a collaborative environment.

You will bring:

Experience in asset management, engineering, infrastructure planning, maintenance, service planning or a related discipline.

An understanding of asset lifecycle management, asset risk management and service planning principles.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

The ability to engage, influence and build trust with stakeholders across different functions and levels.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.

A commitment to Melbourne Water's values, safety expectations and inclusive ways of working.

This opportunity will provide exposure to senior asset management activities and allow you to:

Expand your understanding of strategic asset management and lifecycle planning.

Gain experience working across a diverse critical infrastructure portfolio.

Develop broader organisational relationships and networks.

Strengthen your stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.

Gain practical experience in a senior leadership role.

Contribute to meaningful work that supports Melbourne Water's services, customers and long-term asset outcomes.

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