Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 2484
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Strategic Asset Manager to provide leadership and direction for the planning, governance and optimisation of one of Victoria's largest and most diverse operational asset portfolios.
Reporting to the Executive Director through the Office of the Executive Director, this newly established role will lead the development and implementation of FFMVic's strategic asset management framework, ensuring assets are planned, managed and invested in to maximise operational capability, value for money and service outcomes. The role will work across firefighting fleets, heavy plant, operational equipment, buildings, communications infrastructure and other critical assets that support emergency preparedness and response and land management services across the state.We are looking for a proven asset management professional with a strong background in operational or on-ground asset management, combined a track record in strategic asset management with the ability to think strategically and influence at both senior and operational levels.
The successful applicant will bring expertise in strategic asset planning, lifecycle management, asset investment prioritisation, governance frameworks and stakeholder engagement. Experience working with complex asset portfolios in emergency services, land management, infrastructure, utilities, defence or similar operational environments will be highly regarded.
What you'll bring
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of asset management within a major emergency and land management organisation and deliver lasting outcomes that support community safety and resilience across Victoria.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
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Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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