Manager Asset Maintenance

The Opportunity

The City of Karratha in Western Australia offers a world of career opportunities, extending far beyond the mining industry. As the largest city in the Pilbara region, Karratha boasts a supportive family community and an abundance of reasons to call it home. With endless warm weather and the opportunity to explore the breathtaking region, it is no wonder Karratha is a sought-after destination for individuals of all ages.

As the Manager Asset Maintenance, reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Projects and Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the City's vision of becoming Australia's most liveable regional City to life. You will have the unique opportunity to oversee the maintenance of the City's assets across Karratha, Dampier, Roebourne, Port Samson, and Wickham. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing the City's maintenance renewal projects and operations, ensuring the continued development and prosperity of our community.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong background in asset management and maintenance, preferably in a municipal or similar setting. They should possess excellent leadership and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of maintenance best practices and relevant regulations.

We offer an attractive package to the successful candidate, including:

• Housing and Relocation
• Six weeks annual leave
• Restricted use of a vehicle
• Utilities allowance
• Wellness program

If you are passionate about asset maintenance and eager to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing city, we encourage you to apply for the position of Manager Asset Maintenance with the City of Karratha. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of this vibrant community.

About the Role
Role Objective

The City of Karratha is seeking a Manager Asset Maintenance to lead its infrastructure and facilities maintenance operations. The Manager Asset Maintenance will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective upkeep of the city's assets, including roads, buildings, parks, and utilities.

The primary objective of the Manager Asset Maintenance is to ensure the effective management and maintenance of our organisation's assets. You will be responsible for developing and implementing maintenance strategies, optimising asset performance, managing budgets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your goal is to enhance asset reliability, reduce downtime, and maximise the lifespan of our assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive asset maintenance strategies to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability.
• Lead a team of maintenance professionals, providing guidance, support, and coaching to achieve high performance and meet maintenance goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish preventive maintenance schedules, implement maintenance procedures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Monitor asset performance metrics, analyse data, and identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings.
• Manage maintenance budgets, control expenses, and prioritise maintenance activities based on asset criticality and business needs.
• Implement predictive and condition-based maintenance practices to minimize unplanned downtime and optimise maintenance resources.
• Oversee the implementation of asset management systems, including computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS), and ensure accurate and up-to-date asset records.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to asset maintenance and incorporate them into the organisation's maintenance strategies.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction or relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
• Relevant experience within the building construction industry, projects program delivery for civil operations and asset management (ideally within Local Government)
• Extensive experience in planning, developing, maintaining and renewing projects and services
• Experience in preparing strategic, business and operational plans
• Experience in preparing and managing budgets for asset maintenance projects and annual department budgets
• Experience in a similar role sufficient to providing leadership and effective day-to-day management to a multidisciplined team of approximately 70 employees
• Current C class driver’s licence
• National (or Federal) Police Certificate (no more than 6 months old)
• Current First Aid Certificate

Our Values

• We serve the community
• We work together with honesty and respect
• We have a ‘Can do’ approach
• We take responsibility
• We listen, learn and improve
• We take pride in the way we work
• We communicate effectively and support each other

About Karratha

The City of Karratha is located in the Pilbara, a globally significant centre of mining and energy. Key industries include Oil & Gas (North West Shelf and Woodside), Iron Ore (Rio Tinto), Salt (Dampier Salt), and Fertiliser (Yara).

Karratha is well positioned to lead Australia’s transition to the new energy economy, with a pipeline of projects underway. ($4.5BN KARRATHA UREA PROJECT AGREES EPC TERMS - Welcome to Perdaman)

The level of growth and investment is expected to place pressure on community facilities and infrastructure.  In cooperation with the Pilbara Development Commission the City has commissioned a ‘cumulative impact study’ to track the pressure points of large-scale projects on the local community.  This will be used to facilitate local planning, and support advocacy discussions with State and Federal Government.

How to Apply

Applications are to include a CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) indicating your ability to meet the role requirements.  

For further enquiries, please contact Jenna Cunningham or Jessica Gardner on 9186 8543. 

Applications are to be received by no later than 4.00pm, Thursday 1st June 2023. They are to be emailed to hr@karratha.wa.gov.au, delivered in person to our Welcome Road Admin Office or sent via post to PO Box 219, Karratha WA 6714.