Strategic capital planning, managing long-term infrastructure programs, forecasting, scheduling & governance

Your new organisation

Are you an experienced asset management, capital planning or infrastructure planning professional looking to play a key role in shaping the future delivery of community infrastructure.

An exciting prospect exists for a Capital Planning Master Scheduler to support the development, coordination and continuous improvement of a long-term Capital Works Program within a large local government environment.

Your new role

Reporting to the Coordinator Asset Management and Capital Planning, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing a 10-Year Capital Works Program, ensuring projects are prioritised, planned and sequenced to support strategic objectives, community needs and long-term financial sustainability.

This is a strategic planning role focused on program development, forecasting, governance and asset investment planning rather than project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and ongoing review of a 10-Year Capital Works Program.

- Develop and maintain integrated capital works schedules and delivery forecasts.Analyse asset condition, lifecycle, risk and financial data to support investment decisions.

- Coordinate project prioritisation and program planning activities across multiple departments.

- Prepare reports, dashboards and business insights for senior management and stakeholders.

- Support governance processes, capital planning frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Maintain and improve capital planning data,



forecasting tools and reporting systems.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will bring:

- Experience in capital planning, infrastructure planning, asset management or portfolio management.

- Proven experience developing long-term capital investment programs.

- Strong understanding of local government asset management principles and practices.

- Experience in program scheduling, forecasting and dependency management.

- Advanced analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Experience working with asset management systems, GIS, Power BI and advanced Excel.

- Relevant qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Planning, Finance, Economics or a related discipline

What you'll get in return

- 6-month contract opportunity

- $85 per hour super

- Immediate start available

- Opportunity to contribute to significant long-term infrastructure planning initiatives

- Collaborative and supportive local government environment

- Exposure to strategic asset management and capital investment planning activities

What you need to do now

If you have a background in capital works planning, asset management or infrastructure strategy and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or send direct to @hays.com.au. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Alissa Sara on 03 8616 8 for a confidential discussion on your career.

📌 Capital Planning Master Scheduler (Melbourne)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Melbourne