Head of Assets Bus

**Job No**:Ad-4731

**Work Type**:Full Time

**Location**:Sydney

**Categories**:Maintenance / Asset Management

**About Us**:
Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

Because we are people serving people, our 100,000 employees have a positive impact on people and society. We are an international Group strongly rooted in the communities that we operate in.

This role sits within our NSW bus business, Transdev John Holland which operates as an integrated joint partnership between two highly successful global entities who have come together to operate the Region 9 Bus business.

Transdev John Holland Buses (NSW) provides commuters in Sydney’s CBD and Eastern suburbs with a greener, more reliable journey. The region includes some of the city’s busiest bus routes with a patronage of 67 million customer journeys in a typical year.

**This unique opportunity**

We are seeking a dynamic and high value professional who will contribute to our mission in the role of Head of Assets. As the Head of Assets, you will be responsible for leading the Assets and Maintenance function to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and well-presented buses and facilities for the Client, community and employees within Transdev John Holland Buses’ contractual and financial obligations.

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of talented professionals and bring your unique skills and perspectives to support our business goals. This role involves significant focus on asset maintenance and performance; lifecycle asset management and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within commercial timeframes and budgets.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement and execute an annual Asset Management Plan and Annual Works Plan, with the view of contributing to the successful delivery of the overarching TJHB Strategic Business Plan.
- Coach and guide the Assets and Maintenance team in achieving these targets.
- Proactively focus on enhancing asset performance through increasing the availability and analysis of data, and the provision of innovative solutions that increase value for money.
- Ensure the delivery of asset management planning to meet operational requirements through sound communication and planning.
- Meet performance objectives in relation to asset availability, asset reliability, asset presentation & budget

**About you**:
You are an established industry leader (10+ years experience) who is looking to take their next step in their career and build on their skill set. Ideally, we are looking for an incumbent with demonstrated strong asset management and strategic project leadership capability. You will be well versed in heavy vehicle technical expertise and possess the ability to build effective partnerships with influential stakeholders.

**The talent you bring will match the brief in the following way**:

- Provide leadership, management skills and personal qualities underpinned by business acumen that inspires staff to think, act and behave in a safe manner that supports the delivery of an excellent customer experience;
- Develop and implement systems which drive and enhance the culture of the Asset and Maintenance team;
- Manage the performance of the team members within the Asset and Maintenance function and provide counsel and feedback to ensure organisational and personal development objectives are achieved;
- Maintain required asset accreditations in accordance with passenger land transport and general regulatory requirements, develop relationships with the regulator and facilitate audits.
- Drive asset performance and strive for continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory and health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) requirements
- Manage the development, implementation and maintenance of programs that drive and enhance safety culture.

**Why join us?**
- Inclusive Culture: We build a supportive culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
- Employee Resource Groups: Transdev supports employee-led groups focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Growth and Development: We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
- Flexible Work Options: We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
- Community Impact: We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.

**Ready to Apply?**

If this opportunity excites you, we would love to hear from you
- Join us in our mission to make a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you to Transdev

**Advertised**:21/05/2025

**Applications close**:30/06/2025