Assets Manager

Overview

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Assets Manager for our Campus Services and Infrastructure team.

About The Role

The Assets Manager is responsible for leading and managing Chisholm's facilities maintenance contracts and delivery of asset replacement and minor capital projects. This role ensures the alignment of asset services with Chisholm's strategic objectives while focusing on meeting compliance obligations, optimising asset lifecycle performance and implementing sustainability practices. Reporting to the Head of Campus Services & Infrastructure (CSI), the Assets Manager is a member of the CSI Leadership Team (CSILT).

The Assets Manager will support and administer Chisholm's capital works projects, deliver asset upgrade programs, manage asset planning processes and assist in contract management activities. The Assets Manager will promote and support a collaborative planning culture that considers external funding options, innovations and efficiencies to maximise Chisholm's resources and optimise asset life cycles.

The Assets Manager will liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders including Government, collaborate with appointed third-party Project Directors and project delivery staff, and develop and implement asset upgrade programs to ensure timely delivery and management of expenditure against program and project budgets.

As An Asset Manager, Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Support the development, evaluation, and review of Chisholm's assets to optimise asset lifecycle performance.
• Lead a team of asset coordinators to provide responsive, customer-centric maintenance services.
• Plan asset replacement and upgrade works in line with Chisholm's Capital Masterplan and Sustainability Plan.
• Provide input for quarterly reporting to the Infrastructure, Systems & Planning Committee on asset management and minor capital works activities.
• Maintain current understanding of government policies and procedures relating to CSI procurement activities.
• Maintain CSI Asset registers and systems.
• Delivery of annual asset maintenance program and minor capital works program within budget and schedule.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage external project consultants for successful project delivery.
• Effectively manage maintenance service contracts and programs for asset groups.

About You

You are a highly motivated individual with:

• Proven leadership capabilities, with a track record of effective people management.
• Expertise in asset management and compliance with legislation, industry standards and government regulations.
• Project management and coordination.
• Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle planning and infrastructure project delivery.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to public value.
• Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and resources.

Qualifications Required For The Role

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Construction or Project Management, or related discipline; or equivalent experience (Trade-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Hydraulic Services, with demonstrated leadership in facilities and maintenance management).

About Us

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who study at Chisholm and training at our campuses across Melbourne's southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education. We offer over 400 courses including nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs to certificates, diplomas, and degrees. We embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. Diversity and inclusion help us attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.

What We Offer

• An inclusive work culture that values diverse contributions to transform lives through high-quality education.
• Professional development to grow your career as you nurture students.
• Networking opportunities with industry partners.
• State-of-the-art facilities on our campuses.
• Free on-site parking and locations close to public transport.
• Free Employee Assistance Program; confidential support.

Important Information About Your Application

Your application should include a cover letter, your resume, and contact details of three referees. Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of safety screening requirements including verified copies of qualifications, a current Working with Children Check (employee), verified rights to work in Australia, and a Police Check (position dependent). If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please email pcsops@chisholm.edu.au.

Applications for this position close at 9 am, Wednesday, 24 September 2025. Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage. For questions, contact Lisa Speakman, Head of Campus Services and Infrastructure at lisa.speakman@chisholm.edu.au.

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