"Strategic Asset Planner"

•  494689
•  Townsville
•  Professional
•  Full time
•  Closing on: Mar 15 2026

Creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) now has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Asset Planner to join our team in the Estate directorate.

• The position is full-time, on a continuing basis and based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus, Douglas.
• HEWL 8: $111,960 - $128,567 per annum plus up to 17% employer superannuation contributions.

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.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers leave per year
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development support
• Staff study assistance
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, cafes, gym and childcare.

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page, create an applicant account and follow the steps below:

1. Complete the application form
2. Upload your current resume
3. Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success.

Applications close Sunday, 15th March at 11.55pm.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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WHAT MATTERS TO US AT JCU

• Our People - Our staff, students, and the communities we serve
• Our Education - Knowledge has the power to change lives
• Our Place – the Tropics and beyond
• Our Research – a catalyst for innovation and knowledge generation