Support asset management that keeps critical emergency operations safe, reliable and ready.
Are you an experienced asset management professional who enjoys solving practical problems, working collaboratively and delivering operational outcomes that make a real difference?
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is seeking a Lead Asset Officer to support the statewide management of critical assets that underpin Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and broader emergency management operations.
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven team responsible for ensuring assets are safe, reliable, compliant and ready to support both day-to-day operations and emergency response activities. You will work across a diverse portfolio of assets, partnering with operational teams, regional staff, suppliers and contractors to improve asset performance, maintenance planning, lifecycle management and operational readiness. Some regional travel may be required.
As a Lead Asset Officer, you will contribute to strengthening asset management discipline across the organisation by developing asset class plans, monitoring performance, maintaining compliance and providing practical advice that supports informed decision making.
About the role
You will bring:
- experience managing assets across their lifecycle, including maintenance, compliance and performance monitoring
- experience in project management and change management
- the ability to develop and maintain asset management plans, registers and supporting documentation aligned with governance requirements
- analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret performance, risk and financial information and provide practical recommendations
- demonstrated experience working with contractors, stakeholders and operational partners
- a focus on safety, continuous improvement and customer service
- relevant degree, diploma or trade qualification
- current driver's licence and willingness to obtain higher class licences if required
- forklift licence (LF) or willingness to obtain one if required.
- This role may require physically demanding activities including heavy lifting, prolonged standing and work in restricted or awkward environments.
Why join us?
- You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values safety, integrity, readiness and continuous improvement.
- DEECA offers:
- meaningful work supporting Victoria's emergency management capability
- opportunities to contribute to statewide asset management programs
- a flexible and inclusive workplace
- hybrid working arrangements where operational requirements allow
- the opportunity to work with a diverse range of assets and operational stakeholders across Victoria.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Project management and change management experience
- Ability to develop and govern AMAF-aligned asset class plans, oversee lifecycle, maintenance and statutory compliance and translate performance, risk and financial insights into clear executive advice.
- Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining asset classes
- Relevant degree / diploma / trade qualification is required.
- Forklift licence (LF) and/or willingness to obtain, if required.
- Current drivers licence appropriate to the fleet (and ability to obtain higher class licence if required).
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including heavy lifting, sustained standing and work in restricted or awkward environments.
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Kyle Road, Altona North.
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 , including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 03 September 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
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.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.
