Asset Management Assurance Specialist

Business Unit:
**Asset Management Framework**
- Function:
**Network Devt, Assets & Maintenance (NDA&M)**
- Job Code:
**702366**

**Asset Management Assurance Specialist**

Step into a pivotal role as the **Asset Management Assurance Specialist** at V/Line, where you’ll lead ISO55001 compliance, uphold SLA contractual obligations, and secure ONRSR Accreditation.

This is your chance to enhance V/Line’s Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS), driving our annual maturity assessment and collaborating with external transport asset management agencies.

Be a key player in shaping the future of V/Line’s enterprise asset management capabilities.

**About the role**

The **Asset Management Assurance Specialist** maintain V/Line’s ISO 55001 Asset Management certification and manages the annual Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) to meet Financial Management Act requirements.

This role involves close collaboration across business groups, in particular with risk and assurance teams to identify and recommend improvements to the Leadership team. It will also be required to work closely with internal stakeholders to develop and lead asset management improvement initiatives.

The position includes direct supervision and support of one direct report. The position will be required to manage consultants and contractors on a need’s basis.

**Key responsibilities**
- Provide SME input into the maintenance of V/Line’s ISO55001 Asset Management System.
- Ensure compliance with SLA contractual obligations and ONRSR Accreditation.
- Manage annual AMAF requirements and contribute to the maturity assessment of the Asset Management System.
- Act as an internal business consultant to develop and lead asset management continuous improvement initiatives to support the asset management maturity capability uplift
- Develop and execute annual assurance and audit plans, preparing detailed reports for management.
- Provide independent advice to ensure validity and goal achievement, identifying improvements and recommending risk mitigants.
- Collaborate with external transport asset management agencies and risk/auditing teams to recommend improvements.
- Act as the Enterprise Continuous Improvement Business Partner, managing non-conformity and corrective actions.
- Represent the team in assurance and auditing working groups, producing reports and recommendations for the Executive.

**About you**
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in an Asset Management role, with at least 5 years’ experience in an asset-intensive organisation (eg, utilities, manufacturing, transport, renewables).
- Demonstrated ability in compliance management, asset assurance, and audit activities.
- Experience in leading asset management maturity assessments.
- Proactive problem solver with strong people management skills.
- Thorough and methodical, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the capability to act as an internal business consultant and look after contractors and consultants.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with good active listening skills and the ability to build relationships.

**How to apply**

The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.

**About V/Line**

In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

- **Community impact** - Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- **Huge potential** - We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- **Dynamic environment** - V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- **Collaborative team** - You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- **Flexible working** - We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
- V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport - connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade. _
- V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3,700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3,000 committed team members who are up to the challenge._
- V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing