Asset Area Manager (Adelaide)

Two positions available: one ongoing at Regency and one contract at Tonsley (May – October). ASO5 salary range: $89,007 – $98,991 p.a. + super. The Opportunity TAFE SA is seeking an experienced Asset Area Manager with a strong program management and delivery focus to lead planned and unplanned asset maintenance activities across a nominated portfolio. This role is responsible for coordinating multiple maintenance programs delivered by internal teams and external contractors, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant outcomes that support teaching delivery. The Asset Area Manager works with a high degree of autonomy, plans, prioritises, and oversees day‑to‑day delivery while aligning outcomes to TAFE SA’s strategic objectives and government policy. The role requires strong coordination across buildings, complex plant and equipment (including for teaching purposes), and stakeholder engagement in a rapid‑paced, dynamic environment. What We’re Looking For
- Strong program and service delivery experience in asset and facilities management environments.
- Experience managing budgets in an operational environment, including forecasting, planning and monitoring expenditure, supporting accurate financial reporting, and ensuring costs are appropriately tracked and managed in line with approved priorities.
- High‑level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence and manage issues professionally.
- Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple work programmes with competing priorities.
- Sound knowledge of the across‑government facilities management agreement, procurement guidelines and other government policies.
- Experience overseeing contractor‑led works and maintenance service outcomes.
- Qualifications in asset management, engineering, construction or a trade‑based qualification are desirable. What You Need to Know
- A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.
- Please refer to the role description for all special conditions. Benefits
- Generous leave entitlements including recreation, sick, long service, retention, paid parental, family & domestic violence, special and cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations.
- Salary sacrifice / salary packaging options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Inclusive, diverse and team‑oriented culture.
- Career development and progression. Applications Close 26th May (year) at 11:45pm. Inclusion and Flexibility Statement Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know! Job Reference: #J-*****-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rwn0k