Asset Manager

Overview Location: Perth Children's Hospital & Perth CBD Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Facilities Management Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is a RecruitmentPool for Permanent/Fixed Term/Full Time/Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have a Fixed term (3 months) position starting in December 2025 – with the possibility of extension and/or permanency About the Role The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join our Facilities Management team and lead the effective planning, direction, and management of assets across Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and our community sites. Together with the broader FM Team, you will ensure our infrastructure, buildings, plant, and equipment are maintained to optimal standards and enable the delivery of safe, high-quality care to children, young people, and their families across Western Australia. Reporting to the Area Director of Facilities Management, you will lead the development and implementation of the CAHS Strategic Asset Management Plan, ensuring alignment with ISO55000 principles, best practice and compliance with legislation, Australian Standards, and organisational requirements. You will monitor performance and lifecycle of assets, to inform data-driven decisions and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: - Leading and managing asset management systems and processes, - Conducting data analysis, gap reviews, and lifecycle cost modelling to inform future replacement programs and maintenance strategies. - Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and facility management dashboards to support operational and strategic reporting. - Providing expert advice and insights on asset condition, utilisation, and risk to support capital planning and investment decisions. - Overseeing the accuracy and integrity of the asset management database and ensure compliance across CAHS facilities. - Partnering with the Works Management, Infrastructure, and Facilities Operations teams to ensure coordinated service delivery. - Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing asset performance, reliability, and sustainability. If you are an analytical and solutions-focused professional with practical experience in asset management, data analysis, and strategic planning, we encourage you to apply. About our Team The Facilities Management Team plays a vital role in creating safe, functional, and contemporary environments that support the delivery of world-class care to children, young people, and their families. The team manages the day-to-day operations of more than 170 community sites as well as Perth Children’s Hospital and our Neonatology satellite unit at King Edward Memorial Hospital, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and aligned with organisational and legislative requirements. From coordinating maintenance programs and managing contractors to supporting property transitions and implementing innovative facility solutions, the team provides critical support to enable high-quality patient care. Applicants are requested to apply online via the “Apply” button above. Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following: - A written response (maximum 1 page) addressing the scenario below (which will be assessed against selection criteria 2,3 and 4) - A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. - The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). Your organisation manages a large and diverse portfolio of assets. A recent internal audit has highlighted inconsistencies in asset data accuracy and increasing maintenance backlogs. Your manager has asked you to lead a six-month improvement project to address these issues and deliver measurable efficiencies. In your written response describe how you would: 1. Develop and deliver an innovative asset management strategy that uses data analysis to identify efficiencies, applies technology and continuous improvement principles to enhance performance, and achieves measurable outcomes aligned to business needs. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. We encourage you to contact Amy Bell (CAHS Area Director Facilities Manager) on phone 0424 285683 or email amy.bell@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 December 2026. About CAHS The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. Support for your interview process CAHS strives to ensure the interview process caters to the access needs of all applicants, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team via email CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or phone on +61 8 6456 0321 prior to your interview if any reasonable adjustment to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries needs to be made. Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date cannot be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr