Manager, Asset Planning – Lead the Future of Queensland’s Correctional Infrastructure

If you’re ready to shape the long term infrastructure that keeps Queensland’s corrective services operating safely, sustainably and strategically, this role puts you at the centre of it all.

We’re looking for a bold, forward thinking Manager, Asset Planning — someone who can lead with clarity, influence with confidence, and bring deep expertise to one of the most critical portfolios in the state.

Job details

What You'll Lead 

• Capital Infrastructure Strategy — Shape and refine the QCS Strategic Asset Plan, ensuring alignment with state wide infrastructure priorities and government frameworks. 
• Asset Management Excellence — Build programs that lift lifecycle management, sustainability, asset information systems and emerging technologies. 
• Capital Budget Leadership — Own the annual capital budget build, including CBRC submissions and minor capital processes. 
• Government Representation — Represent QCS across key asset management forums and influence whole of government outcomes.
• Design Standards Governance — Maintain and enforce design standards across all QCS infrastructure projects. 
• High Risk Asset Strategy — Provide strategic planning for safe cell upgrades, electronic security, offender housing and high security facilities under pressure. 
• Stakeholder Leadership — Build strong, trusted relationships across government, business units and service providers. 
• Risk & Continuity Management — Safeguard the agency's assets through robust risk and business continuity frameworks. 

What You Bring

You're a strategic thinker, a confident communicator and a leader who thrives in complexity. You'll also bring: 

• 5+ years' experience in capital works delivery and strategic asset planning (experience in correctional environments is a strong advantage) 
• Ability to analyse facility impacts and drive policy and strategy responses 
• Strong knowledge of contemporary design, maintenance, budgeting and infrastructure trends 
• Understanding of legislation and policy for major and minor capital works 
• Familiarity with technologies used in correctional infrastructure 
• Proven capability in risk management and business continuity 
• Sharp research, analysis and problem solving skills 
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities 
• High level negotiation, communication and conflict resolution skills 
• Experience coordinating complex projects and applying project management methodologies 
• Strength in strategic analysis and planning

This is a Team Leader role under the Leadership Competencies for Queensland — ideal for someone ready to influence at scale and lead with purpose. 

Why This Role Stands Out 

You won't just manage assets — you'll shape the infrastructure backbone of Queensland's corrective services for decades to come. Your work will directly influence safety, capacity, innovation and operational resilience across the state.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/690299/26

Closing Date: Friday, 19th June 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 690299-26-Role Description (PDF, 277KB)
  Role Description
  
  690299-26-Applicant information guide (PDF, 957KB)
  Information Package for Applicants