Asset Management Specialist

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• Home • Careers • Asset Management Specialist Asset Management Specialist Join Lower Murray Water as an Asset Management Specialist in Mildura and play a key role in shaping sustainable asset strategies, infrastructure investment and long-term service planning. Work across multidisciplinary teams to drive asset management improvements, risk-based decision-making and reliable water services for regional communities. Tuesday, 14 Jul 2026 Salary Band 5 commencing at $107,479 (plus superannuation) Employment type Full Time Location Mildura Applications close 5pm Friday 31 July 2026 Mandatory/key requirements Driver’s licence, Criminal background check, Confirmation of fitness for work About the Role: The Asset Management Specialist is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a fresh challenge. As a key member of the Strategic Asset Planning Team, you will help shape how Lower Murray Water plans, manages and invests in its water, sewer, and irrigation infrastructure to support deliver reliable, sustainable services for our customers and communities. Working closely with Planning, Service Deliver, Operations and Project teams, you will get a chance to work on meaningful asset management improvement initiatives that strengthen planning, decision-making, and long-term investment outcomes. You will help turn asset data and information into practical renewal programs and asset strategies that deliver long-term value. If you enjoy working across teams, improving systems and processes, and influencing better asset outcomes, this role offers a strong platform to grow in contemporary asset management aligned with AMAF and ISO 55000 principles. Key Responsibilities: • Drive improvement initiatives that directly advance LMW’s planning, governance, and asset management maturity. • Play a key role in shaping long-term asset renewal, maintenance, and capital investment strategies. • Design and refine asset strategies, management plans that guarantee service delivery, network resilience, and community value. • Apply risk-based thinking to asset planning, converting asset data and information into actionable insights. • Spearhead continuous improvements to Asset Information Management Systems (AIMS) to maximize data quality, and integrity. • Promote a zero-harm workplace by actively supporting hazard identification, and proactive safe work practices. About You : We’re looking for a motivated asset management professional with strong technical and analytical capability, along with the following: • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Asset Management, Business or a related discipline, or extensive equivalent experience. • Experience in asset management within the water industry or a comparable asset-intensive environment, with a strong understanding of asset management principles, lifecycle planning and asset management frameworks. • Demonstrated capability in risk-based asset management, including criticality assessments, condition assessment programs and asset performance evaluation. • Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and/or Asset Information Management Systems (AIMS), including asset data management and governance practices. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, present technical information and support evidence-based decision-making. • Ability to build productive relationships across multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing and fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace culture. Working With Us: At Lower Murray Water (LMW), your skills and experience are valued. We encourage innovation and collaboration, and we’re committed to helping you grow. Through ongoing development and learning opportunities, you’ll have the support you need to build a rewarding career. Benefits include: • Inclusive and supportive team culture • Flexible work options to support work-life balance • Dynamic, varied and meaningful work • Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Program • Career and leadership development opportunities • Competitive salary and benefits under our Enterprise Agreement Position Description How to Apply: To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter/email that outlines how your skills, experience and capability align with the key responsibilities of the Asset Management Specialist position. Email your application form and resume to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by 5 pm Friday 31 July 2026. Enquiries can be directed to Norton Antony – Strategic Asset Planner on 0428 451 223 or the Recruitment email address. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. If you require assistance or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Stephanie Sloane, on 0498 400 052. Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment fitness for work evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening. About Us LMW delivers essential water services to approximately 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our region spans the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, from Barapa Barapa at Koondrook through Latji Latji in Mildura to Ngintait near the South Australian border. As a regional leader, we operate both urban and rural water businesses, supporting households, industry, and agriculture, and contributing to the social, environmental and economic prosperity of our communities. • Opportunity type Full time Share • • •