Asset Manager

Lead the management of one of Queensland's key rail infrastructure assets in our Brisbane Airport Rail Link Contract (BARL).

A new opportunity for an Asset Manager (Electrical & Rail Infrastructure) or Senior Maintenance Manager with a current Queensland Electrical Licence to join our contract. This leadership role combines asset stewardship, electrical compliance, maintenance delivery, and strategic lifecycle planning across a critical rail network servicing Brisbane Airport.

The position is ideal for an electrical professional with experience in rail, transport, utilities, infrastructure, or other regulated asset environments who is looking to take ownership of a high-profile asset portfolio.

What’s On Offer

$170k TFR (include super) negotiable dependent on skillset and experienceLead a skilled team responsible for maintaining critical rail infrastructureOpportunity to act as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP)Long term career stability within a major national infrastructure services providerProfessional development, mentoring and leadership opportunitiesAccess to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies programEmployee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About The Role

Reporting to the Contract Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, reliable and cost effective management of rail infrastructure assets across the Brisbane Airport Rail Link network.

You will lead a team of five and oversee the maintenance, renewal and improvement of:

Rail track infrastructureSignalling systemsElectrical assetsStations and associated infrastructureStructures and supporting assets

Key Responsibilities Include

Developing long-term asset management and renewal strategiesLeading lifecycle planning, condition assessments and asset investment decisionsEnsuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirementsActing as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP) for electrical and signalling worksManaging asset performance, defect management and corrective actionsOverseeing asset budgets, forecasting and reportingMaintaining asset registers and infrastructure data systemsSupporting safety, compliance and audit requirementsLeading, mentoring and developing maintenance personnelEngaging with key stakeholders including regulators, contractors and clients

About You

You may come from rail, transport, utilities, mining, power distribution, airports or other infrastructure environment and possess:

Essential To Be Considered

Current Queensland Electrical Work LicenceConstruction White CardAbility to satisfy Rail Category 2 Medical requirementsAbility to obtain a National Police Check

Your experience

Experience managing maintenance or infrastructure assetsStrong understanding of electrical systems and compliance requirementsExperience leading maintenance teams and contractorsAsset management, reliability or lifecycle planning experienceStrong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities

Desirable

Engineering, Asset Management or related tertiary qualificationsRail industry experienceKnowledge of Rail Safety National Law and ONRSR requirementsSignalling or systems maintenance experience

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

How To Apply

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Position Reference Number: 167553