At James Cook University, we value our people and strive to grow and diversify their skills to deliver a sustainable future for the Tropics.
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Strategic Asset Planner to join our Estate Directorate.
About the Role
As the Strategic Asset Planner, you will lead the development and implementation of an optimized asset performance management program.
* Oversight of the lifecycle management of the University's built and natural environments, optimizing performance and improving compliance.
* Mitigation of asset management risks, including safety, financial, and operational risks, by collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.
* Drive the development of strategic asset management frameworks, maintenance, and replacement programs to achieve prioritization outcomes.
* Implementation of a whole-of-business approach to asset planning, transforming operations and enhancing reporting and compliance practices.
* Fostering a culture of high-quality asset management by building strong stakeholder relationships and promoting effective engagement and education.
Key Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
With tertiary qualifications and extensive asset management experience, you bring advanced technical expertise in asset management, supported by a proven track record of delivering strategic asset planning services within large and complex organizational settings, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation and standards.
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills enable you to influence strategic decisions, provide thorough analysis and guidance, and keep stakeholders well-informed.
* Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, you excel at identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, implementing industry best practices, and streamlining processes to achieve integrated and optimized maintenance outcomes.
* Leadership and management experience include successfully working with diverse stakeholders, industry representatives, consultants, and customers.
About Us
At JCU we're not just shaping minds; we're shaping the future. As Australia's only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world's tropical regions to prosper.
We offer a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected.
Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of:
* A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper.
* Five weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading.