Head of Asset Managment

**Job Title**Head of Asset Management

**Location**Henderson

**WHY AUSTAL**

Austal**(ASX: ASB)**is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines and Vietnam.

Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory.

**Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA)**

With an exciting pipeline of future work for the Australian Defence Force at the Henderson Shipyard, now is the time to join us to be a part of some meaningful work in a dynamic and outcome focussed environment.

We are on our path towards becoming the Commonwealths “Strategic Shipbuilder” in the West, aiming to be in contract for the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA). Join us for this exciting opportunity to be part of continuous naval shipbuilding, contributing and significant work for the Australian Defence Force.

The SSA will establish an overarching program which enables the design and build of vessels at the Henderson Shipyard. The objective of the SSA is to possess the capacity and capability to initially deliver Landing Craft Medium & Heavy for the Australian Army in supporting continuous naval shipbuilding in WA.

The SSA is about establishing the capability within the Henderson Precinct, and Western Australia, to continuously build vessels for the Commonwealth. It will be led by Austal, and will require the engagement of local industry, supply chain and workforce to be successful.

Working within the SSA will provide career development opportunities whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused environment.

**About the Opportunity**

The **Head of Asset Management** is a pivotal role within our Engineering team, embodying our ethos of 'delivering together.' In this position, you will:

- Provide leadership, advice and direction for Asset Management across the business.
- Ensure Austal maintains the necessary expertise, competency, and delegation to deliver Asset Management services including engaging third party support.
- Develop and sustain an Asset Management framework that integrates asset management principles across all Austal functions.
- Champion professional development in Asset Management.
- Ensure the Asset Management System complies with ISO 55000 Standards and meets desired asset outcomes, including cost, availability and long-term performance.
- Lead Asset Management data analytics, modelling and simulation.
- Ensure Asset Management services are reported and delivered according to documented requirements.
- Oversee the quality, safety, and timeliness of Asset Management services, including those provided by third parties.
- Support estimating activities related to Asset Management services and ensure project finances are controlled, reported and corrective measures are initiated promptly.
- Lead and support risk and opportunity management, strategic change management and business improvement initiatives.
- Identify, qualify and pursue business opportunities with a focus on Asset Management.
- Develop a roadmap to achieve and maintain ISO 55001 across acquisition and ISS.

**Skills and Experience**
- State exactly what is required for the role (education qualifications, licences, certificates etc)
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Experience working within the Australian Defence Industry
- Experience working in Engineering Management roles for more than 5 years
- Preferably more than 10 years of experience in a related role

**Due to the Security Clearance required for this position, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance through the Australian Department of Defence.

**Benefits**
- True work/life balance with a 9 day fortnight
- Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program
- Real opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisation

**Culture**

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work.

Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we