Manager - Strategic Asset Management (Rail) (Vpsg6)

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Engineering

Reference: 1490

**About the Role**

The Manager, Strategic Assets position sits within the Rail Asset Management Branch of Transport Assets which is part of Assets & Engineering. This role is part of a team that is accountable for the development, upkeep and promotion of long-term rail asset strategies for heavy rail asset portfolio with a focus on maintenance and renewals. The role works closely with the modal planners and Transport Services to ensure that correct inputs are provided into strategies and performance objectives for operators are developed and adhered to.

The role is accountable for providing leadership and direction for the development of the strategic plans for investment in sustainment of the rail networks. The incumbent ensures the provision of technical and long term oversight and asset management advice for maintenance and renewals programs developed by the asset stewards (the entities providing operational management of the assets).

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**Position Outcomes**
- **Rail Asset Strategies -**Provided leadership and direction to the team in the development and upkeep of long-term rail strategic asset planning for the rail networks. Key rail asset strategies, for system and asset (sub)class are in place and there is a roadmap for improvements of asset strategies over time. The role of asset strategies in the Department’s decision making is clear and the use of asset strategies is embedded into the Department’s planning framework.
- **Sound Sumbissions - **Provided leadership and direction to the team for the development of submissions for investment into the rail network sustainment. The submissions are clear, comprehensive and reflect strategic priorities as articulated in asset strategies and express the priorities of the network. The submissions have been prepared collaboratively with Transport Services and asset stewards on time and to the expected quality.
- **Expert Advice -** Provided expert advice to the resolution of complex matters in strategic planning for the rail network. The Manager has led teams in the provision of oversight and advice to the prioritisation of investment in rail maintenance and renewal programs. There is confidence that funds have been prioritised to the highest risk/impact areas.
- **Technical Capability -** Lead and provide support in development and monitoring of asset technical LoS, performance standards, degradation modelling and data based decision making for sound asset management of the heavy rail asset portfolio.
- **Effective Leadership -** Provided effective asset management leadership and support to colleagues across the department’s divisions and operators. Stakeholders are supportive with high levels of buy-in and commitment to achieving collaborative outcomes. Undertake engagement with rail operators and applicable interfaces (freight, regional rail, infrastructure entities and other government bodies - LXRA, SRL etc.)

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Mandatory**
- Tertiary engineering qualification or equivalent technical qualification

**Desirable**
- Experience in Rail Strategic Asset planning
- Experience in Asset Management
- Experience in transportation or railway sectors
- Eligible for AMC membership

**What we offer**
- Meaningful work shaping transportation systems and urban planning
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaboration and teamwork with diverse stakeholders
- Impact on the community's quality of life
- Work-life balance initiatives and flexible work arrangements
- Competitive remuneration and benefits packages
- Professional networking opportunities

**Culture Value**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

**How to Apply**

**Note**:To be considered up to date vaccinated, you must have been administered COVID-19 vaccines as determined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI). DTP is requiring all staff to be Vaccinated and to have had Booster Vaccination (Triple vaccinated as a minimum) or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication. Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DTP.