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Glen Eira City Council is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking professional to take on the role of Head of Asset Strategy. This leadership position offers a rare opportunity to shape the long-term direction of a significant and diverse asset portfolio, valued at over $2 billion, and to influence infrastructure decisions that directly impact the Glen Eira community.
About Us
Glen Eira City Council is a great place to work. We have high-performing teams who deliver more than 120 services. Our Employee Engagement Survey results continue to show our people understand their goals, have a strong customer service culture, and are proud to work here. We also know that our community highly values the work we do, because we have some of the highest Community Satisfaction Survey scores of any council in the state.
We strive to be a contemporary, future focused organisation. We are high performing, values based, customer-focused and strive for innovation. In fact, we're in the top ten per cent of most engaged aligned councils, according to our most recent Employee Engagement Survey.
Our municipality is located in Melbourne's south-east suburbs, approximately 10 kilometres from Melbourne's central business district. Glen Eira has a vibrant and diverse community which is proud of its cultural heritage. It is home to more than 141,000 people and significant Melbourne icons such as Ripponlea, the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve, Yarra Yarra Golf Course, the Jewish Holocaust Museum and much more.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager Sustainability and Assets, and part of Councils Senior Leadership Group, the Head of Asset Strategy will lead a diverse team of asset planners, program manager and technical experts across infrastructure, open space and transport engineering and safety. The role will drive the development, delivery, implementation of future focussed long-term planning for best value services playing a key role in informing strategic investment decisions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and lead key policies and strategies that support liveability including Recreation and Open space strategies, Transport Safety and long term asset management planning.
* Develop and lead Council's Strategic Asset Management Framework and associated asset strategies.
* Drive integration of asset planning with long-term financial planning and service delivery objectives.
* Manage the four-year capital work program development.
* Oversee asset data governance, analysis, and reporting to enable evidence-based decision-making.
* Lead a high-performing team of technical experts, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
* Strategic leadership of Recreation and Open space development including the provision and utilisation of assets within these spaces.
About You
* Extensive experience in leading within complex public or private sector environments.
* Proven ability in building, opens space and recreation development and planning.
* Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Sound understanding of ISO 55000, asset lifecycle modelling, and capital investment planning.
* Tertiary qualifications in engineering, asset management, infrastructure, or a related discipline.
* Demonstrated success in influencing cross-organisational outcomes through strategic thinking and collaboration.
What We Offer
* An opportunity to influence long-term infrastructure outcomes for a diverse and growing community.
* Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work and RDOs.
* A collaborative and values-driven workplace committed to professional excellence.
* Access to professional development and career growth opportunities.
* Be part of a forward-thinking Council committed to innovation, sustainability, and community value.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in shaping the future of our community and making a difference where it matters most. Become a part of our exciting journey towards a brighter future for Glen Eira.
For a position description or to apply please visit the McArthur website at www.mcarthur.com.au, referencing job number J7453 in the search bar.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Fiona Bain on 0404 204 372 .
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