Asset Manager

We currently have an opportunity for an Asset Manager to join our team based in TAFE Queensland Southbank campus. The Asset Manager will be accountable and responsible for the successful delivery of the strategic asset maintenance management and compliance. This role will be responsible for managing the overall delivery and facilitation of asset management on the site, including lifecycle replacement, additional service and variation projects to ensure support services to the campus.

Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services (SI&CS) business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and New Zealand and what matters most to them. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, maintain many social infrastructure, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business better embodies our purpose; enabling communities to thrive.

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

• Experience in the delivery of Lifecycle Works and scheduling strategies to complete the work.
• Understanding of the scope of works development and whole-of-life principles, practices and legislation.
• Experienced within Scoping, tendering and documenting subcontracts.
• Managing/supervising the delivery of subcontractors.
• Developing and presenting budgets, analysis of costs and benchmarking.
• Management, estimating, programming, planning, design, delivery of FM projects and building works.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all stakeholders.
• An understanding of planning and development of Asset Maintenance Plans.

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 being part of something new and exciting. 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.

This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.