Asset Manager

Our client is Australia’s largest integrated construction materials company, with their NSW Quarries business generating $400–$450M in revenue across 25 operating sites (including three key Sydney rail terminals). This is one of their most complex and strategically significant business units, and they are seeking a senior Asset Manager to lead their asset strategy, reliability, and optimisation agenda. 

About the Role 
Reporting to the General Manager, NSW Quarries, the Asset Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring quarrying and terminal assets are safe, compliant, reliable, and optimised (SCRO framework). Leading a team of five specialists (project engineers, planners, and procurement), you will
• Develop and implement five-year asset care and lifecycle plans to support both operational and capital expenditure ($50M+ annually). 
• Drive asset reliability, performance, and optimisation across fixed and mobile plant. 
• Lead capital improvement and maintenance projects, ensuring robust contractor and contract management. 
• Provide clear reporting and performance metrics (including OEE) to operational and executive teams. 
• Champion risk and compliance management, working closely with HSE and operational leaders. 
• Lead, coach, and empower maintenance and site teams, building long-term capability and embedding a culture of asset care and accountability. 
• Partner closely with operations, finance, and commercial stakeholders in a matrix structure, influencing decisions and driving continuous improvement. 

About You 
You will be an inclusive and influential leader with the ability to deliver strategic asset outcomes while empowering your teams and contractors. Your profile will include: 
• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). 
• Proven senior leadership experience in asset management within heavy industry, mining, or construction materials/quarrying. 
• Expertise in reliability engineering, maintenance planning, and lifecycle costing. 
• Strong track record in contractor and contract management for major maintenance and capital projects. 
• Demonstrated success driving transformational change and building capability across site-based teams. 
• Financial acumen, with P&L accountability ($20M+) and budget setting experience. 
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (Maximo desirable, but not essential). 
• Inclusive leadership style, able to influence across a matrix organisation and engage hearts and minds. 

What’s in it for you?  
The opportunity to 
• Lead asset strategy for one of the largest and most complex quarrying portfolios in Australia. 
• Deliver step-change improvement in asset optimisation and reliability.
• Be both recognised and rewarded, enjoying a competitive remuneration. 
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility with strong emphasis on on-site engagement across NSW. 
• Join a values-driven, safety-first organisation that invests in people, performance, and sustainability. 

How to Apply 
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of asset management in the NSW business.  For a confidential discussion, please contact Jen on 0414 364 213 or Louisa on 0459 991 061, or simply apply now via the link below. 

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