Technical Lead -Maximo Asset Management

• $162,000 Total Remuneration Package
• For-purpose organisation with award-winning culture - 86% employee engagement
• True hybrid working environment.

About Us
We're a community focused, purpose driven water organisation full of passionate, dedicated and imaginative people. Victorian Government owned and committed to improving our state through essential water and sanitation services, whilst protecting and sustaining the environment. We're proud of our heritage and excited about the future. The world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. We work in a unique way to deliver affordable, high quality service whist driving water conservation to accommodate for our growing population.

If you're passionate about joining an impactful and community driven organisation that's dedicated to creating an ambitious and inclusive workplace, join Yarra Valley Water - a company you'll be proud to be a part of.

The role
As the Technical Lead for Maximo Asset Management, your role is to provide strategic direction, Technical Leadership, and innovative solutions utilizing IBM Maximo and associated frameworks and technologies. This includes supporting and developing current and future state architectures, solutions design, providing guidance, and sharing best practices to the technical and functional teams while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

By driving excellence in strategies, systems, and standards, you will play a pivotal role in advancing asset technology within the organization while ensuring seamless operations, effective communication, and strategic alignment with business objectives.

What will I be doing?

• Utilise industry-leading practices and methodologies to provide strategic direction, Technical Leadership, and innovative solutions utilising IBM Maximo and associated frameworks and technologies.
• Collaborate with the Head of Technology to develop and drive strategies for Asset Management systems, emphasizing best practices and standards.
• Build and maintain strong relations within with key internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, other water industry communities, councils, and relevant parties.
• Cultivating an atmosphere of innovation, collaboration, and providing strong Technical Leadership for the development of the team.
• Proactively mentoring and steering the development of a knowledge base and community of practice around technical expertise, frameworks, and best practices.

About You

• The successful applicant will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and attributes:
• Strong proficiency in Maximo(preferred) or other relevant Asset management platforms.
• Strong understanding of IT Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Solution Architecture.
• Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and automation tools for seamless integration, deployment, and management.
• IBM Certification - Maximo Asset Management V7.6 (Desirable)
• Experience working with Maximo mobility and MAS 8 V.X.

Why Yarra Valley Water?

• Play a key role in providing essential services to the community
• The role is classified as a Senior Manager, and the Total Remuneration Package (TRP) is $162,000 (inclusive of 11% superannuation)
• Home office set up allowance of $650.
• Laptop and headset provided.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.
• Flexibility to achieve WLB, click HERE to learn more about our hybrid working principles.
• Training and development opportunities
• Onsite parking, canteen and fitness group
• Social events, skill-sharing and networking opportunities

More details on responsibilities and core capabilities can be found in the linked position description.

Please keep reading ....
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

Here at YVW we are truly committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our customers and our staff. This is not just a purpose statement, it does drive action here. One such action is to ensure our employees are paid fairly regardless of gender. We do this by having what we call our "best and final offer approach" to salary. This means that our salary offer will be firm (with no negotiation) because our offer is based solely on the value of the role you are employed to perform. This is our way of ensuring our people are paid the same salary for roles of similar value and that there is no unconscious bias when we set pay. If this approach is new to you please reach out to our Talent team to chat further.

How to apply

Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.

If you want to learn more, please reach out to Arun Ravindranath on 03 9872 2***.

Closing date: Tuesday, 5 March 2024

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email *******@yvw.com.au.

This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position (which may include police records checks).