Asset Officer

About the role

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage, maintain, and update the Asset Inventory Management System to ensure accurate and comprehensive asset data.
• Provide advice and guidance to business units across SAHMRI on the effective management of both existing and newly acquired assets.
• Lead reporting, analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the asset management program.
• Support system users through training, troubleshooting, and ongoing communication.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including research and operational staff, as well as external service providers and system vendors.
• Collaborate closely with the Research Infrastructure Manager to align asset management practices with organisational goals.
• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to achieve quality/compliance outcomes in relation to assets.
• Engage regularly with Corporate Service teams to ensure that financial modelling, asset capitalisation, reporting and asset audit requirements are aligned.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:

• Relevant experience in asset management or tertiary qualifications in a related discipline is desirable.
• Prior experience in a similar role is desirable (preferably within a Research environment).
• A strong working knowledge and understanding of asset management principles and practices.
• Experience in the use of corporate asset management systems.
• Ability to review processes and procedures applied to improve service delivery.
• Proactive and flexible approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge in the use of database applications.
• Systems thinker with good attention to detail and able to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective solutions to identified gaps.

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours’ work may be required.
• Travel to other SAHMRI sites may be required.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values and our institute is dedicated to grow a culture that pursues, enables and demands research excellence. We are proud of the work we do and work hard as a team to make a positive difference to the community.  Our values of excellence, innovation, courage, integrity and teamwork are what help us achieve our goals. If these are also your values and goals, apply today.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn. For more information on salary packaging please see the Maxxia website.

For a copy of the position description, please click here.

For more information, please contact Yi Ng at Yi.Ng@sahmri.com

Applications close: Monday 5^th May 2025

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified prior to the close date.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply