Strategic Asset Manager

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 value. Working 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 Ventia’s 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).