Manager - Strategic Asset Management (Rail)

Lead strategic rail asset planning and investment decisions across Victoria's major network

Your new organisation
Are you a strategic asset management leader with extensive experience across rail, transport, infrastructure, or other asset-intensive environments.
We're seeking an experienced professional to lead long-term asset planning and investment strategies for a critical rail network. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future performance, reliability, and sustainability of major transport infrastructure while working within a high-profile strategic asset management environment.
Your new role 
As the Manager, Strategic Asset Management (Rail), you will play a key leadership role in developing and implementing long-term asset strategies focused on maintenance, renewal, risk management, lifecycle optimisation, and future investment planning. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders across planning, engineering, operations, and asset intelligence functions to ensure infrastructure decisions are informed, sustainable, and aligned with long-term network objectives.
Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and ongoing refinement of long-term rail asset management strategies.
• Drive maintenance and renewal planning across a complex rail asset portfolio.
• Develop asset management plans that support future investment and funding decisions.
• Review asset performance data, risks, and stakeholder inputs to identify strategic priorities.
• Provide expert advice on asset lifecycle management, investment planning, and asset risk.
• Facilitate workshops, forums, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build strong relationships across technical, operational, and planning teams.
• Contribute to the optimisation of asset performance, reliability, and whole-of-life costs. 

What you'll need to succeed 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in asset management, rail, transport, infrastructure, utilities, or similar asset-intensive sectors.
• Strong experience developing strategic asset plans, maintenance strategies, and renewal programs.
• Expertise in investment planning, asset lifecycle management, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex asset information into actionable strategies.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving cross-functional collaboration. 

What you'll get in return 

• Paying between $110 - $120 p/h + super
• Initial 4-month contract
• Strong potential for extension
• Melbourne CBD location with flexible working arrangements
• High-impact strategic leadership role
• Opportunity to shape the future of a major rail infrastructure network

What you need to do now 
This role will suit a senior Asset Manager, Strategic Asset Planning Manager, Infrastructure Planning Manager, Rail Asset Manager, or Asset Strategy Leader looking to make a genuine impact within a large-scale transport environment.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send direct to Alissa.Sara@hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Alissa Sara at03 8616 8424 for a confidential discussion on your career.#3025343