- Initial 6-month labour hire contract with extension options
- Located Centrally in Canberra
- Baseline Clearance Preferred

Lead the asset management function within a high-profile Commonwealth Government agency.

Your new company

This is an opportunity to join a respected Commonwealth Government agency with a unique national presence and a long-standing contribution to Australia's economic and cultural landscape. Operating within a highly specialised manufacturing environment, the organisation is responsible for the production and stewardship of nationally significant products and assets.

Your new role

As the EL1 Lead Asset Manager, you will lead and coordinate the delivery of efficient and timely physical asset management services. You will oversee asset management processes, practices and systems to support the organisation's strategic objectives and drive value across the asset lifecycle.

You will be responsible for maintaining the asset register and lifecycle plans within the Computerised Maintenance Management System, monitoring asset performance and risk, and coordinating condition monitoring and diagnostic activities. You will also oversee technical documentation and the integration of data between the CMMS and Enterprise Resource Planning system to support accurate performance reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Lead asset management policies, processes, procedures and system improvements
- Develop lifecycle plans covering maintenance, upgrades, renewal, replacement and disposal
- Maintain accurate asset data, reporting and system integration across key platforms
- Monitor asset performance, condition, reliability, valuation and risk
- Provide insights to stakeholders and ensure new assets meet operational, maintenance and safety requirements

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role,



you will have demonstrated experience delivering asset management activities within a manufacturing or similarly complex operational setting.

You will also bring:

- Experience in asset lifecycle planning, critical asset management and programmed servicing schedules, ideally aligned with ISO 55000
- Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems, preferably Mainpac
- Experience in configuration management and technical data management
- An understanding of Systems Engineering principles, Quality Management Systems, WHS requirements and risk assessments
- Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage competing work concurrently
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, communication and stakeholder liaison capabilities
- The ability to apply risk-focused and data-driven decision-making
- Qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline, reliability engineering or asset management are highly desirable.

What you'll get in returnLead a critical asset management function within a prominent Commonwealth Government agency

- Contribute to strategic asset planning, performance improvement and sustainable asset management practices
- Work across a diverse and highly specialised operational asset portfolio
- Play a key role in improving asset reliability, lifecycle planning and data-driven decision-making
- Initial 6-month labour hire contract commencing September 2026, with possible extension options
- Based centrally in Canberra
- Attractive hourly rate $80 - $100 p/h + super depending on experience

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for a confidential discussion please contact Tayla Bennett on 02 6112 7*** or email *************@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

📌 Asset Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Canberra