Strategic Asset Planner

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Asset Planner to join our team in the Estate directorate. The position is full-time, on a continuing basis and based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas. Remuneration is HEWL 8: $102,460 - $117,657 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions. 

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE 

The Strategic Asset Planner is responsible for the development and implementation of an optimised maintenance program and manages the University Strategic Asset Management Framework, asset life cycles and Estate Directorate maintenance strategy to mitigate risks and optimise performance. You’ll ensure the standards of JCU’s assets are maintained effectively as you manage the safety, financial, operational and reputational asset management risks incorporating WHS, Australian Standards and Statutory Compliance with stakeholders and leaders across the organisation.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE 

Progressing towards a postgraduate qualification, you have extensive relevant experience in delivering Strategic Asset planning services in a large and complex organisational setting, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. You bring highly effective communication skills with advanced technical asset management knowledge to inform and deliver comprehensive analysis, guidance and reports, ensuring stakeholders are well informed. A proven ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, strong leadership experience in managing multi-level stakeholders and high-level critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills will enable your success in this role. 

WHY JCU? 

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

We support our people through the provision of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year
• Up to 6 months paid parental leave
• 36.25-hour full-time working week
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Staff study assistance and paid study leave
• Ongoing professional development support
• Well-equipped facilities including an on-campus childcare centre,cafes, hairdresser, post office, medical centre and gym.
• Balance of work and life so you can enjoy a lifestyle that supports a diverse range of leisure and sporting interests.

How to Apply

If you are interested in advancing your career with our world leading University, please visit the Careers at JCU website. 

Vacancy reference 18834. 

Applications will be reviewed on receipt. We may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Applications close 14 March at 11:59 PM AEST.