Asset Manager - Energy Infrastructure

About the role

An Asset Manager is sought to own the performance, reliability, risk profile and long-term lifecycle of a portfolio of critical energy infrastructure assets across Victoria, New South Wales and possibly New Zealand. The role supports assets such as synchronous condensers and terminal stations, working with engineering, maintenance, operations and commercial teams to shape asset strategies, manage risk and guide long-term investment decisions. It combines office work, stakeholder engagement and occasional site travel.

Key responsibilities

• Drive asset performance, reliability and lifecycle outcomes across the electrical infrastructure portfolio.
• Help develop and implement asset management plans and strategies.
• Monitor asset condition, risk, performance and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset performance and efficiency.
• Contribute to capital planning, budgeting and investment decisions.
• Manage and mitigate technical and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers.
• Take part in periodic site visits across Victoria and New South Wales, with possible future travel to New Zealand.

Required profile

• Experience in asset management, asset engineering, reliability engineering or asset performance.
• Understanding of asset lifecycle and maintenance management principles.
• Exposure to electrical, utility or infrastructure assets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills; ability to evaluate technical and commercial considerations.
• Organised, accountable and adaptable, with a willingness to learn and take ownership.

Required skills

• Risk management and reliability methodologies.
• Desirable: synchronous condenser, terminal station/substation and transmission/power systems experience, and exposure to HV assets and electrical networks.

Working arrangements

• Permanent full-time position with a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).
• Initial onboarding is office-based, with about 1-2 site visits per month.