Asset Manager

The Opportunity

Take the lead in managing a critical rail infrastructure asset supporting Brisbane Airport.

Ventia is seeking an experienced Asset Manager or Senior Maintenance Manager with a current Queensland Electrical Licence and ideally rail infrastructure experience to join our Brisbane Airport Rail Link (BARL) contract. 

This senior leadership role combines asset stewardship, electrical compliance, maintenance delivery and strategic lifecycle planning across a critical rail network. It’s an opportunity for an electrical professional from rail, transport, utilities, infrastructure or another highly regulated environment to take ownership of a high-profile asset portfolio and shape its long-term performance, reliability and compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Lead and develop a skilled team responsible for maintaining critical rail infrastructure
• Opportunity to act as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP)
• Long-term career stability with a major national infrastructure services provider
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP, Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including corporate travel discounts, novated leasing, private health insurance discounts, paid parental leave, and exclusive retail discounts with leading providers such as Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia.

About the Role

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

Leading a team of five, you will oversee the maintenance, renewal and continuous improvement of:

• Rail track and infrastructure
• Signalling and electrical systems
• Stations and associated assets
• Structures and supporting infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver asset management, maintenance and renewal strategies.
• Lead lifecycle planning, condition assessments and asset investment decisions.
• Ensure maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as the Qualified Technical Person (QTP) for electrical and signalling works.
• Monitor asset performance, defects and corrective actions.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, asset registers and infrastructure data.
• Support safety, compliance and audit requirements.
• Lead, mentor and develop maintenance teams.
• Build effective relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and key stakeholders.

About You

You’ll bring a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership capability and asset management experience, ideally gained across rail, transport, utilities, mining, power, airports or broader infrastructure.

Essential Requirements

• Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Asset Management or a related field
• Construction White Card
• Ability to meet Rail Category 2 Medical requirements
• Ability to obtain a National Police Check

Experience

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience managing maintenance and infrastructure assets
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, safety and compliance
• Proven experience leading maintenance teams and contractors
• Experience in asset management, reliability or lifecycle planning
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills

Desirable

• Previous rail industry experience
• Knowledge of Rail Safety National Law and ONRSR requirements
• Signalling 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