About the role

This opportunity is Fixed Term until 30 June 2026

The Asset Information Engineer manages the day-to-day oversight and reporting of asset data within the Department of Transport and Planning asset information systems. It supports leadership by providing specialist guidance on asset information quality, standards, and management to enable project delivery and operational readiness. The role develops and maintains asset information documents, specifications, and frameworks across the project lifecycle. It works closely with internal teams and partners including Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority and Rail Projects Victoria. Responsibilities include maintaining Asset Information Requirements, validating asset data, supporting digital engineering frameworks, preparing scopes and cost estimates, and strengthening stakeholder capability and collaboration.

What we are looking for (KSC)
Success in this role relies on the ability to:

• Critical thinking and problem solving: Considers issues beyond their immediate work and works with senior leaders across government to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Digital and technological literacy: Uses improved technology skills in service delivery and may lead as a solution architect or project manager, balancing technology and strategy.
• Business and commercial acumen: Maximises value and return on investment in business cases, contracts, and service agreements, using knowledge of procurement and finance to guide spending and manage risks.
• Resilience: Stays calm under pressure, makes clear decisions, and guides teams through challenging situations.
• Working collaboratively: Builds a culture of collaboration, works with internal and external stakeholders, and removes communication barriers.

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Technical capabilities

• Information Management (IRMG) (Level 6)
• Leads and plans activities to communicate and implement information management strategies and policies.
• Develops organisational policies, standards and guidelines for information management.
• Ensures the information required to support the organisation is defined. Creates information management processes.
• Coordinates internal and externally sourced information resources to meet specific business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor (or higher) qualification in areas related to Engineering, Information Technology or Asset Management and/or equivalent relevant experience. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience working in an asset management role. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation of asset management systems. (Mandatory)
• Demonstrated experience or qualification in the application of ISO 55001 and/or ISO 19650 Standards and Procedures. (Desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

• • Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
  • Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
  • Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 25th February 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Katie Kandelaars at katie.kandelaars@transport.vic.gov.au

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