Associate Director, Asset Management Assurance

Associate Director, Asset Management Assurance, Ongoing, Sydney

Shape the Future of NSW Infrastructure

Are you passionate about public infrastructure, driving strategic reform and creating lasting value for communities? As Associate Director, Asset Management Assurance at Infrastructure NSW, you'll lead transformative change, influence policy at the highest level, and guide government agencies towards world-class asset management.

Why this Role is Special

• Lead reform and policy innovation for a $500 billion asset portfolio

• Influence major decisions at the highest levels of government.

• Be the trusted advisor guiding agencies towards world-class asset management maturity.

• Provide expert, independent assurance and strategic advice to senior decision-makers.

• Collaborate with leaders across government, shaping the future of NSW's built environment.
• Be part of a team that fosters a culture of excellence.

About the Role

As part of Infrastructure NSW's Asset Management Assurance team, you'll provide authoritative, data-driven advice on the performance of the State's built assets and infrastructure. Your technical expertise will support senior decision-makers, critically review asset management practices and drive policy development. A public example of our advice on the NSW Government asset portfolio can be found here.

You'll shape policies that set the benchmark nationally and globally, safeguard value for money, optimise asset performance, and manage risks and opportunities across a portfolio valued at over $500 billion.

What You'll Do

• Lead asset management assurance review activities, assessing agency asset management frameworks and portfolio performance.
• Drive uplift of agency asset management capabilities, guiding implementation of the NSW Asset Management Policy.
• Collaborate on the development and review of strategies, programs, and policies to achieve enhanced asset management outcomes.
• Manage special projects and contribute to reports analysing the performance of the NSW asset portfolio.
• Engage with agencies such as Transport for NSW, Health Infrastructure and the Department of Education to understand their asset challenges and opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality, independent advice for government agencies, the Infrastructure NSW Executive, Board, Ministers, and Cabinet.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor your team, fostering ongoing professional development and a culture of excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• Tertiary qualifications in infrastructure-related disciplines such as engineering, commerce, finance, public policy, or equivalent experience.
• Deep expertise in asset management, ISO 55001, and/or the Asset Management Policy for the NSW Public Sector.
• Extensive experience in, and a strong passion for, developing asset management processes and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, especially in complex environments.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and communication abilities.

Why Work for Infrastructure NSW

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Career progression and professional development.
• Discounted gym membership, study assistance, and salary packaging.
• Prime location in Sydney's Barangaroo precinct.

This role is a salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 - $173,174 base plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale via

What does INSW do?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure portfolio through independent reviews and expert analysis; driving the delivery of the government's highest priorities through investment advice and agency coordination; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter of no more than two-pages which addresses:

• How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Associate Director, Asset Management Assurance.
• What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?

Closing Date: Monday, 22 September 2025 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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