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James Cook University

Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas

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Strategic Asset Planner

Staff

2026-06-28

Location

Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas

James Cook University

Type

Staff / Administration

Required Qualifications

Postgraduate qualification (progressing)
Extensive strategic asset planning experience
Large complex organisational setting
WHS, Australian Standards & statutory compliance
Advanced technical asset management knowledge
Strong leadership & stakeholder management
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Strategic Asset Planner

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE

The Strategic Asset Planner is responsible for the development and implementation of an optimised maintenance program and manages the University Strategic Asset Management Framework, asset life cycles and Estate Directorate maintenance strategy to mitigate risks and optimise performance. You’ll ensure the standards of JCU’s assets are maintained effectively as you manage the safety, financial, operational and reputational asset management risks incorporating WHS, Australian Standards and Statutory Compliance with stakeholders and leaders across the organisation.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Progressing towards a postgraduate qualification, you have extensive relevant experience in delivering strategic asset planning services in a large and complex organisational setting, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards. In this major facility leadership role, you’re responsible for strategic planning across JCU’s 1.3 billion estate portfolio encompassing buildings, complex research infrastructure and a diverse range of critical assets.

You bring highly effective communication skills with advanced technical asset management knowledge to inform and deliver comprehensive analysis, guidance and reports, ensuring stakeholders are well informed. A proven ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, strong leadership experience in managing multi-level stakeholders and high-level critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills will enable your success in this role.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Strategic Asset Planner role at JCU?

Candidates must be progressing towards a postgraduate qualification with extensive relevant experience delivering strategic asset planning services in large, complex organisations. Strong knowledge of WHS, Australian Standards and statutory compliance is essential.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Strategic Asset Planner?

The role involves developing and implementing an optimised maintenance program, managing the University Strategic Asset Management Framework, asset life cycles, and the Estate Directorate maintenance strategy to mitigate risks and optimise performance across JCU’s 1.3 billion estate portfolio.

🏢Is this a facilities management or administration position?

This is a Staff / Administration role within Facilities Management. It focuses on strategic planning, risk management and compliance rather than hands-on maintenance.

📅When does the application close for the Strategic Asset Planner position?

Applications close on 28 June 2026. Early applications are encouraged as the university may begin shortlisting before the deadline.

💡What skills help candidates succeed in this Strategic Asset Planner role?

Success requires highly effective communication, advanced technical asset management knowledge, the ability to deliver comprehensive analysis and reports, plus proven continuous improvement, leadership and critical thinking skills.
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