System and Strategy Manager

About the Role

As our System and Strategy Manager, you’ll lead the way in shaping how we manage and improve our infrastructure systems. You’ll bring strategic thinking, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to ensure our asset management systems are robust, compliant, and future-ready. This role is key to delivering insights that support safe, reliable, and efficient tram operations across Melbourne.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead the development and implementation of asset management strategies and systems.
- Oversee the integration of diagnostic and analytics tools, including Rail Xplore Substation Analyzer.
- Ensure compliance with Infrastructure Technical Maintenance Plans and regulatory obligations.
- Manage reporting processes including Monthly Infrastructure Reports and Annual Works Plans.
- Support root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement in substation and network reliability.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align asset strategies with operational goals.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the infrastructure systems team.
- Contribute to risk assessments and investment planning for infrastructure renewal programs.
- Maintain data integrity across asset databases and GIS platforms.

What You’ll Bring

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related discipline.
- Certifications in infrastructure systems, data analytics, or project management (preferred).
- A valid driver’s licence (if required for site access).

Your Experience

- Extensive experience in infrastructure asset management and strategic systems planning.
- Proven ability to implement and manage platforms such as Smartsheet, Maximo, Power BI, and MS Project.
- Strong knowledge of substation operations, fault diagnostics, and maintenance planning.
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and leading cross-functional teams.

Why Yarra Trams?

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

- A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).

If you would like further details about an advertised role, or if you require an adjustment in the application process, or any other information in alternate formats please email careers@yarratrams.com.au or call 1800 800 007

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