National Asset Manager
Bureau of Meteorology
Posted 1 day ago
The Bureau is Australia’s weather, climate, water, oceans and space weather agency. Our work touches the lives of all Australians every day. Our products and services include observations, forecasts, warnings, analysis and advice. They cover Australia’s atmosphere, water, oceans and space environments.
The National Asset Manager is responsible for maturing the Bureau’s asset management capability in line with industry best practice using established standards, frameworks and tools. They manage a team of asset management professionals to provide leadership and advice across the organisation’s significant asset base, including observing network instrumentation, property and facilities, ICT, software and intangible assets.
The National Asset Manager is responsible for defining the Bureau's asset management policies, practices and standards, and the ongoing review and refinement of asset replacement and investment plans, sustainment planning, and the long-term strategic management of assets within the organisation.
This position is also the business owner of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) and plays a significant role in the ongoing uplift and acceptance of the system.
The initial focus of this position has been the Bureau's observing network assets portfolio. This includes, but is not limited to Radars, Automatic Weather Stations, Tsunami Buoys, Rain Gauges and Flood warning equipment which are distributed across 12,500 sites across all states and territories of Australia. Further expansion and implementation of asset management practices across other business areas is required. As a member of the Observing Systems and Operations Leadership team, the National Asset Manager is a key leadership position with influence across the organisation.
Information for applicants
The role is ongoing and located in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Perth or Sydney. Further information about the position, including eligibility, selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Bureau of Meteorology's website Careers page.
Applications close at 11:30pm (AEDT) on Thursday 14th August 2025. Enquiries about the position can be emailed to Robert Davis, General Manager Observing Systems & Operations, [email protected]
About Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government. The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
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