Manager - Asset Management

The Team:

The Department of Health's (DoH) Infrastructure - Asset Management Unit, is responsible for the statewide lifecycle management of the complex and critical built infrastructure that supports the delivery of health services in Tasmania.

The Role:

The Manager will implement and apply an Asset Management Systems approach to ensure that built infrastructure is managed to meet current and future health service delivery needs. The position provides asset management advice to operational Facilities and Engineering Teams across the state and supports these teams in the implementation of statewide initiatives.

You will need to:

• Lead improvement to the Department's Asset Management maturity through implementing an Asset Management Systems Approach, aligned to the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) and the ISO55000 suite of standards.
• Manage the implementation and operation of statewide initiatives such as the Asset Information Management System and Maintenance Management System, statewide maintenance contracts.
• Undertake detailed asset condition assessments, identifying priority works based on risk assessments and develop a delivery program that meets legal, regulatory and contractual, DoH and Infrastructure requirements.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $139,470 to $148,863 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 525161 Manager - Asset Management Band 8 (Sept

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Ron Wilson

Director - Asset Management Services

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

*Applications close: Sunday, 23rd November 2025, 11:55pm*