Director Strategic Asset Management Road, Bus and Systems

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $232,790 - $298,488

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Other

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11664

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position (Executive contract up to 5 years)

The role leads teams responsible for strategic asset management of Victoria’s arterial road and bus network, together with Systems that support the departments asset & engineering functions including the Department’s Asset Management System, AMAF framework, and supportive Assets & Engineering business performance systems.

The role ensures asset strategies for road and bus are aligned to long-term priorities to improve transport network performance for users. The role also drives maturity in strategic asset management across the Department, leads improvement programs, and supports business systems for performance, including some costing and financial management. It also provides strong leadership, manages change, builds capability, maintains stakeholder relationships, and ensures compliance with governance, budgets and reporting requirements.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who:

Leads with resilience, encouraging open discussion, clear reasoning and constructive debate to support strong decisions.

Is flexible and adaptable, willing to change approaches when needed and bring others on board with new ways of working.

Builds a collaborative culture, working effectively across teams and with external stakeholders while overcoming communication barriers.

Provides strong leadership by inspiring others, managing challenges effectively, developing capability and fostering inclusion and diversity.

Brings technical expertise in asset and infrastructure management, with a focus on improving performance and delivering outcomes for the road and bus transport system.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

A tertiary degree in engineering, asset management, business management or an equivalent qualification. (mandatory)

Demonstrated experience in engineering or asset management, including leading teams effectively. (mandatory)

Experience in Quality Management Systems (ISO9001), project and change management, and asset management within road and bus networks. (desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 21st July2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Alan Martin - Head of Assets and Engineering at alan.martin@transport.vic.gov.au.

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Applications close Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

7 July 2026