AddressManager of Strategic Asset Planning
- Perm Full Time | Monthly ADO
- Box Hill with Work From Home Arrangements
- Work with a dynamic innovative team
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
About the role
The Manager of Strategic Asset Planning is the focal point for asset management systems and the asset information systems. The incumbent would lead a team of Asset Officers, secondments and contractors in advising, development and implementing Eastern Health’s the asset management and asset information systems knowledge at Eastern Health ensuring asset information’s currency and accuracy.
The incumbent is to oversee the performance of the asset management processes, information systems and systems to optimise asset lifecycle outcomes. The position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing knowledge and asset management strategies while managing suppliers that provides patient aids and equipment contracts. The role aims to strengthen clinical governance and enable early identification and visibility of organisational/systemic issues using asset management principles.
Applicants from all industry other than Health services may apply.
MAJOR DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage a team of 2 asset officers, secondments and contractors
- Manage Eastern Health's asset management and information systems performance, ensuring the day-to-day reliability, availability and serviceability
- Support internal customers and stakeholders to ensure optimal integration and engagement with asset management systems and related activities
- Manage and implementation initiatives from the Eastern Health’s Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) to proactively meets the business needs and adapt to future challenges, both in terms of the software capability and asset management outcomes
- Manage the development and implementation of strategy framework for:
- Asset Management
- Shutdown & Outage
- Asset Information
- Maintenance
- Minor asset replacement program
- Development of Eastern Health's asset knowledge bank overseeing and managing the content, structure and dissemination of O&M manuals, asset standards, guidelines, drawings and preferred equipment lists
- Manage the development and reporting of asset key performance indicators.
- Contract manage suppliers that provide patient aids and equipment
- Streamline ordering, recording and maintenance of clinically appropriate patient equipment in line with the Asset Management Strategy
- Work with the Learning and Teaching Directorate to develop a training and education strategy on equipment purchase/hire
- Act as a key representative on Patient Equipment committee (to be established by Director of OHS) and related Clinical Risk Governance committees
- Engage and support clinical leaders and frontline nurse unit managers, product advisors and supply to manage patient safety equipment issues – including reactive and preventative maintenance
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Essential
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Engineering, or equivalent business-related
• 3 -5 year experience in asset management, information and knowledge management
• Current driver’s licence
• Demonstrative experiences in:
o Development and implementation of policy, standard, guideline and procedureso Knowledge of Department of Treasury and Finance - Asset Management Accountability Frameworko Supporting directional work programs covering multiple projectso Knowledge of ISO55000 and ISO9001o Excellent Interpersonal Communication skillso Managing internal and external teams, stakeholders and contractors
• Can balance working individually and collaboratively with internal and external teams
• Learning mindset with a positive can-do attitude
Desirable
• Diploma, Certification in Asset Management or equivalent
• Certified Asset Management Assessor
• Experience in local government, infrastructure provider or asset-heavy industry
• Contract Management qualifications
• Experience in dealing with Health Purchasing Victoria and State-Wide Aids and Equipment Program
Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.
Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Diverse and engaging career opportunities
- Friendly & supportive team
- Flexible working hours
- Salary packaging options
- Career progression in our teaching hospitals
Next Steps
If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!
Please note:
- All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
- All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
- You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.
Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.
For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health
Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day
**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**
