Asset Manager Facilities

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Metro Trains Melbourne is seeking an Asset Manager, Facilities, in Melbourne’s E-gate, permanent full-time onsite. This role provides strategic leadership for facilities asset management, develops Asset Class Strategies, and coordinates the Annual Infrastructure Works Plan to improve asset performance, risk management and investment decision making under the Asset Management Excellence Framework. You will ensure governance, contractual obligations and regulatory standards align with end-of-franchise commitments while collaborating with Engineering, Operations and Infrastructure Delivery to prioritise assets. Key requirements include a relevant degree, experience in lifecycle asset management (ISO 55001), and a proven ability to manage complex work programs and deliver safe operations with clear reporting. Apply now and highlight your whole-of-life planning, quantifiable outcomes, stakeholder influence and commitment to safety; Metro values inclusion.

Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city, and public transport is vital to keeping it moving. Since 2009, Metro has proudly operated and maintained a world-class train service and delivered major transport projects that shape the future of our city. Guided by our value of Safely Always, we are one team dedicated to ensuring everyone gets home safely while helping to connect and create a better Melbourne.

Asset Manager Facilities 
Location: E-gate 
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time 

About the Role 

The Asset Manager – Facilities provides strategic leadership and oversight of facilities asset management activities, ensuring assets are planned, maintained, and renewed in line with organisational objectives and the Asset Management Excellence Framework. The role is responsible for developing Asset Class Strategies, coordinating the Annual Infrastructure Works Plan, and driving continuous improvement in asset performance, risk management, and investment decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain Asset Class Strategies using a whole-of-life asset management approach. 
• Coordinate the preparation and integration of the Facilities Annual Infrastructure Works Plan, ensuring alignment with asset priorities, risk profiles, and delivery capabilities.
• Ensure asset management practices meet internal governance requirements, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards, including end-of-franchise commitments and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Infrastructure Delivery, and other stakeholders to align asset priorities. 
• Provide strategic asset insights, reporting, and recommendations to support business objectives. 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate asset-related risks, including infrastructure vulnerabilities, to support safe and reliable operations
• Support capital planning, investment prioritisation, and business case development. 
•  Demonstrate and promote a strong safety culture by ensuring all activities align with organisational safety policies, standards, and legislative requirements.

About You 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Asset Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline. 

• Demonstrated experience in asset or facilities management within infrastructure or operational environments. 
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and frameworks such as ISO 55001. 
• Proven ability to develop and manage Asset Class Strategies and infrastructure works planning
• Experience working with governance frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management processes
• Ability to analyse asset performance data and provide strategic insights to inform decision-making
• Demonstrated capability in coordinating complex work programs and aligning them to organisational priorities

How to Apply :
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