Strategic Asset Planner

**Department for Infrastructure and Transport**
**Job reference**: 652302
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport delivers expert planning policy, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure to the South Australian community that enhances the lifestyles of South Australians every day.

We are responsible for delivering a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of transformative transport and social infrastructure projects, operating and maintaining thousands of kilometres of roads and managing our city’s public transport network. Our work encompasses every part of our State; from our cities to our regions, connecting and strengthening community. We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

**The Opportunity**
The Strategic Asset Planner is responsible for providing expert advice and support in the development and implementation of asset management strategies that align with the Department's goals and international standards. The role focuses on improving asset management practices, enhancing service performance, and ensuring that the Department’s assets are efficiently managed. You will work with key stakeholders to create and implement solutions, review existing processes, and identify opportunities for innovation. The position also involves managing risks, preparing reports, and supporting the use of asset management software to guide investment strategies.

**About You**
You are a skilled professional with a strong background in asset management and a focus on delivering practical and strategic solutions. You enjoy working collaboratively with stakeholders to create strategies that meet customer needs and align with organisational goals.

Your strengths will include:

- Providing clear, customer-focused advice on asset management practices.
- Effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders to address complex or sensitive issues.
- Analysing data to identify opportunities, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions.
- Communicating effectively, whether writing reports, preparing presentations, or addressing senior stakeholders.
- Keeping up to date with asset management trends, risks, and innovations to improve processes.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to take on this opportunity and contribute to the success of our agency, we want to hear from you.

**Qualifications/Experience**
For appointment to the role at the PO3 classification level, a degree in Engineering providing eligibility for membership as a Professional Engineer of the Institution of Engineers, Australia is required, or a Tertiary qualification in Planning.

For appointment to the role at the ASO6 classification level, tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Planning, Engineering, Commerce, Business, or Policy is highly desirable.

**Special Conditions**

Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required.

**Remuneration**
PO3 - $101,285 to $107,078 pa + superannuation.
ASO6 - $98,478 to $104,165 pa + superannuation.

**Enquiries**
Heath Newberry
Manager, Transport and Asset Strategy
Telephone: (08) 7133 2027

**Application Instructions**
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.

**Our Commitment**

As a WE’RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Strategic Asset Planner (PO3)
Role Statement - Strategic Asset Planner (ASO6)

**Applications close**: 24/02/2025 9:00 PM

**Flexibility Statement**
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.