Asset Manager

**The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations.**

Part of Downer Group, our Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, we take asset management risk, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to _enable our communities to thrive. _

**Join us on the journey.**

We currently have an opportunity for an Asset Manager to join our team. Working closely with the WA Contract Manager and SA Asset Manager, you will be supporting the WA Schools public-private partnership (PPP) contract.

Being responsible for developing an asset management plan and ensuring Compliance. This position is critical in ensuring the delivery of the asset management plan inclusive of condition monitoring, lifecycle and planned preventative activities in line with contractual requirements and industry best practice.

**What you’ll do**

The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

- Deliver asset management services and projects within client expectations (e.g., time, quality, cost).
- Ensure all works are completed and fed back into the business within the KPI and contract timeframes.
- Ensure compliance and timely completion of Preventative Maintenance Works.
- Rectify defects as per the defects list.
- Coordinate the appointment of subcontractors and run competitive procurement or tender processes.
- Contribute to internal and client reporting including preparation of progress and operations reports, minutes, agendas, and presentations at monthly client meetings.
- Ensure contractual KPIs and Minimum Performance Standards in relation to the development of feasibility studies and project delivery are achieved.
- Undertake regular scheduled inspections of the site, for grounds, maintenance and cleaning, including WH&S and EPA Risk Identification to ensure a safe working/learning environment for all concerned.

**What you’ll bring**
- Experienced in the management and delivery of FM projects and building works.
- Experience in the planning and development of annual budgets and programs
- Experience in development and implementation of Asset Maintenance Plans across multiple sites and varied asset types.
- Experience in design and project implementation in an educational facility environment.
- Well-developed computer literacy skills, experience and understanding of asset management / scheduling systems.
- Broad experience in the building / service industry with knowledge of building and service regulations and statutory obligations

More than anything, you’ll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.

**Why work for us?**

Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means every day you will be enabling our communities to thrive. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You’ll also find a range of benefits available such as:

- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business.
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.