Asset Planning Manager
- Huge strategic influence over a port that is evolving
- Build asset management maturity across a high‑ value portfolio
The Port of Hastings is located on the shores of Western Port, approximately 70 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It is one of four major working commercial trading ports operating in Victoria and has been operating for close to 60 years.
The Port Of Hastings Facilities Include
- Long Island Point jetty
- Crib Point jetty
- Stony Point jetty
- BlueScope Steel wharves (owned by BlueScope)
About The Port Of Hastings Corporation (PoHC)
PoHC was established under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (TIA) and is responsible for the management and operations of the Port of Hastings. The channels and port waters in Western Port are within the jurisdiction of Ports Victoria, which manages them. PoHC is an entity within Victoria's transport and planning portfolio, which is led by the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP). DTP and its entities share responsibility for Victoria's transport and planning systems. DTP is an integrated department that brings together transport, planning, land, precinct, and policy functions. It serves four ministers and two parliamentary secretaries. PoHC and its initiatives are vital contributors to the transport and planning portfolio.
Their values Leadership, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all decision making and engagement across government, industry and the community.
Job Description
The Asset Planning Manager plays a strategic and operational role in shaping the long‑term planning, optimisation, and lifecycle management of a diverse portfolio of port and marine infrastructure assets. The position provides technical, analytical, and coordination support across all asset planning activities, ensuring asset data, documentation, and reporting enable safe, compliant, and reliable infrastructure.
The role strengthens organisational asset management maturity by aligning planning practices with the Victorian Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF), ISO 55000/55001 standards, and GFMAM principles. It also contributes to strategic investment decisions by analysing lifecycle cost, risk, performance, and service impacts, supporting both current operations and future port development.
The role sits within a small, high‑value asset portfolio, offering a unique opportunity to contribute across both strategic asset planning and the development of asset management systems and capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Lifecycle Planning
- Lead the development and continual improvement of Asset Management Plans (AMPs) for marine and port assets including wharves, jetties, berths, dolphins, buildings, and electrical systems.
- Develop integrated 10-30 year capital, renewal, and lifecycle programs aligned with future operational and strategic needs.
- Work with internal teams and consultants to gather, validate, and interpret technical and condition data.
- Support the management and improvement of the Consolidated Asset Register.
- Ensure asset plans align with the broader Port Development Strategy and capital delivery programs.
- Provide input into business cases, investment profiles, budgeting, and prioritisation of capital projects using risk‑based and lifecycle‑based analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement of asset planning frameworks, processes, and data quality.
- Embed AMAF, ISO 55001 and GFMAM‑aligned practices across asset planning activities.
- Support development of policy, strategy, and asset governance documentation.
- Provide guidance to internal teams to uplift asset management capability and promote best‑practice methods.
- Contribute to organisational compliance with AMAF and government infrastructure frameworks.
- Support internal reviews and evidence gathering for annual compliance requirements.
- Coordinate consultant‑delivered work such as condition assessments and ISO 55001 alignment activities.
- Assess asset risks across safety, environmental, financial, and operational domains and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain and interpret key asset data to enable evidence‑based planning and future asset management maturity.
- Support resilience and climate adaptation considerations within asset planning.
- Deliver clear insights, judgement, and technical advice to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
Key Selection Criteria
Specialist Skills & Experience
- Extensive experience in asset management within port, marine, utilities, transport, or heavy infrastructure environments.
- Strong strategic, analytical, and financial capability, with the ability to inform long‑term investment decisions.
- Proven experience supporting capital investment planning and government or regulated funding processes.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non‑technical groups.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and alignment with public sector values.
- Strategic Thinking: Anticipates future challenges and opportunities, aligning asset decisions to organisational goals.
- Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across teams, functions, and external partners.
- Communication: Clearly conveys complex concepts to diverse audiences with influence and confidence.
- Problem Solving: Applies sound judgement to assess issues, evaluate options, and recommend evidence‑based solutions.
- Adaptability: Remains resilient and effective in changing, high‑pressure environments.
- Customer Focus: Delivers high‑quality outcomes that meet internal and external stakeholder needs.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of commitments, ensuring outcomes are delivered with integrity.
- Innovation: Embraces improvement, new ideas, and emerging technology to uplift asset management capability.
- Models compliance with all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies and procedures.
- Reports incidents, hazards, and near‑misses promptly and correctly.
- Understands organisational environmental and sustainability principles, including key training resources.
- Follows all emergency, evacuation, and safety instructions.
- Complies with all applicable policies, procedures, and legislation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree or diploma in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related field.
- Industry experience across marine, ports, transport, utilities, or infrastructure.
- Experience in asset planning aligned with AMAF and ISO 55001.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
- Knowledge of budgeting, financial processes, and operational planning related to assets.
- Experience with asset management information systems, including implementation and data extraction.
- Ability to prepare business cases and justify asset‑related expenditure.
- Exposure to major transport infrastructure projects, particularly asset handover and transition processes.
- Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications (IAM, IPWEA) in asset management.
- Integrity & Public Value: Acts ethically, impartially, and in the public interest.
- Strategic Mindset: Considers long‑term asset performance, risk, and future regulatory/industry changes.
- Ownership: Provides robust, defensible advice and follows through on commitments.
- Leadership: Sets clear expectations and models constructive behaviours.
- Stakeholder Focus: Seeks diverse perspectives and engages constructively across internal and external groups.
- Judgement: Balances technical, financial, safety, and policy considerations and knows when to escalate.
- Resilience: Performs effectively under pressure and adapts to evolving priorities and risks.
- Safety & Sustainability: Promotes a strong safety culture and integrates sustainability into decision‑making.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve asset management maturity.
- Communication: Clearly communicates complex technical concepts and influences through evidence and credibility.
Lead long‑term asset planning and investment strategy for critical marine and civil infrastructure at one of Victoria's key ports.
Contact: Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref: JN-032026-6976446