Global Passport

by Kai | Jun 11, 2021 | Uncategorised

What does the Global Passport offer me?

If you are a member of the Asset Management Council, then you are entitled to your AMCouncil global passport. This is your ticket to connect to the Global Asset Management Community to tap into global asset management best practice, trends, information and an opportunity to expand your personal networks.

The AMCouncil Global Passport offers AMCouncil members access to special discounts to attend GFMAM member organisations events at reduced prices and access to global certification for CPAM and CSAM levels, as well as other special member only offers as become available from time-to-time. To be eligible for these benefits you must be a financial member of Asset Management Council Australia and not reside within the country you are claiming benefits from.

Here is a list of the latest Global Passport perks just for you:

Choose to Challenge on International Women’s Day

by Kai | Mar 7, 2021 | Uncategorised

In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, we checked in with a few of the AMCouncil’s Women in Asset Management (WiAM) special interest group and asked them what asset management means to them. Check out the video below.

We hope you will join us for the next upcoming WiAM event, a technical webinar session on the evening of the 17th March to hear from Beck Dawson, Chief Resilient Officer for the City of Sydney, who will be talking on resilient strategies for a city’s infrastructure assets. Free for AMCouncil members. For further details and to register to be sent your link, visit: https://www.amcouncil.com.au/events/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2021/03/17/688/-/webinar-resilience-strategies-for-a-city-s-infrastructure-assets.html 

Graduate Certificate in Asset Management

by Kai | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorised

(CRS1400821) AQF Level 8 – Online Delivery Mode

Asset Management Council (AMCouncil) in conjunction with Centre for Professional Engineer and Education (CPEE – a subsidiary of Centre for Pavement Engineering Education) have collaborated to launch a new four unit Graduate Certificate in Asset Management (GCAM) commencing Semester 1 2021

The course aims to provide place-bound managers and professional engineers in industry with access to modern tools and skills to efficiently undertake a specialist role in asset management. Industry readily acknowledges specialist qualification is important in raising the status of professionals in the industry, and the online education mode allows courses to be readily offered to candidates throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as overseas. The online mode greatly assists the ongoing learning process for those who change employer and/or are located in rural/regional areas and are unable to access traditional face-to-face programs.

The units of study have been designed to assist with enhancing the knowledge and skills those wishing to embark on a career in asset management and for those wishing to enhance their career path as a recognised asset management professional. This program provides specialist knowledge with focused study, expert tuition and material that incorporates current practice and future directions.

Skills Obtained
The CPEE GCAM Graduate will possess knowledge and skills in the design, implementation, application and maintenance of sustainable asset management systems. They will have the capacity to effectively apply their learning to a wide range of asset management situations and systems, and the potential to develop into highly competent asset management professionals.

Study Mode
The course has been designed to be fully online with ongoing interaction with Unit Chairs during the Semester. Conducted using specially designed online user friendly study material, the programs are fully portable and can be studied anywhere in the world. Given the flexible nature of the program, minimal time away from the workplace is required.

UNITS OF STUDY
4 units are required to meet the qualification
CORE: (compulsory)

• Asset Management Principles, or CPAM*
• The Economics of Financial Management

ELECTIVES (Select 2 from the available Units of Study, 2 of):

• Project Management Elements
• Sustainable Physical Infrastructure
• Road Asset Management
• Contracts: Principles, Management & Risks

* AMCouncil Certified Practitioner
NOTE: * Units are per Asset Management Council Certification Scheme.

If you hold a CPAM Certification under the AM Council certification scheme you are ¼ of the way to obtaining our Graduate Certification in Asset Management!
Find out more https://www.pavementeducation.edu.au/study/programs/gcam

Duration of Study
By studying two units in each semester a Graduate Certificate can be completed in as little as one year. As a guideline, each unit requires a minimum of eight to ten hours study per week over the semester period

Enrolment in Programs
The entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Asset Management is generally an AQF level 7 qualification in management, business, engineering or equivalent from a recognised university or higher education provider. However special entry provisions may be applied if a Level 7 qualification has not been attained. For full details please refer to the CPEE website.

Post Graduate Award from CPEE – Study Anytime, Anywhere
Operating since 1996, CPEE is an accredited private provider of higher education with Australia’s regulatory authority, TEQSA and holds quality accredited to ISO 9001:2016.
With the ability to undertake study anywhere in the world, the GCAM provides a valuable and truly global educational tool to enhance ones knowledge. CPEE
The GCAM program is designed to suit the needs of individuals through core and elective units. The online learning mode is designed to facilitate the earliest direct application of skills and knowledge back in to the workplace

The Advantages
The GCAM course provides both employees and employers with a number of advantages when considering knowledge enhancement by way of further study:

• Online learning provides greater flexibility than face-to-face courses
• Participants can study when and where they find the opportunity without compromising their existing commitments
• Expert tuition is available with individual Unit Chairs overseeing studies.
• Students can readily apply the knowledge and skills they learn to practical problems in the workplace
• The study materials provided represent a significant resource which can be referred to at any time, including after course completion

Career Outcomes and Opportunities
There has been a massive investment in infrastructure and now more than ever there is increasing appreciation of the need for efficient project delivery together with the management and maintenance of the infrastructure to minimise the long-term lifecycle costs.
Asset Managers or specialists with the necessary skills are needed to meet this demand and a qualification from the CPEE can provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to do so and to be regarded as a true professional.
A CPEE Graduate Certificate in Asset Management can open the door on a rewarding specialist career with opportunities at Federal and State government authorities, local authorities, private civil and mining companies, civil engineering contractors, engineering consultancy firms and regulatory organisations. Take your career to the next level and enrol now for the Graduate Certificate, or for any individual unit.

Further Information
To enrol and Further Information visit CPEE GCAM website https://www.pavementeducation.edu.au/study/programs/gcam  or please email CPEE at enquiries@pavementeducation.edu.au

Level Crossing Removals around Melbourne

by Kai | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorised

While most of Melbourne’s inhabitants are locked inside their homes due to COVID-19, it can be reassuring to learn that there is some activity within the transport industry. The Level Crossing Removal Project is firing away in suburbs north and south-east of the CBD. The removal of dangerous and congested level crossings around Melbourne’s suburbs enhances the safety of the community, upgrades public assets such as train stations and rail lines, and creates new assets such as sky rails that will serve their purpose for many decades to come.

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Asset Management Job Board

by Kai | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorised

If you would like to publish your information here, please send a short paragraph of no more than 50 words to webmaster@amcouncil.com.au with email subject “Asset Management Job Board”

Principal Asset Manager, Western Parkland City Authority

The Western Parkland City Authority (WPCA) is responsible for coordination, delivery and investment attraction across the Western Parkland City, in collaboration with State and Commonwealth government agencies and with local councils.

We are looking for a Principal Asset Manager to lead the development of the Asset Management (AM) function incorporating plans to optimise the delivery and performance of physical assets and supporting software. These range from land, buildings and lots, civic spaces, and technological equipment through to office fit out and IT systems, and potentially includes utilities, such as building/lot electrical services, EV charges and district cooling.

Click here to see job detail

Expression of Interest for Infrastructure NSW Asset Management Expert Review Panel

Infrastructure NSW is inviting expressions of interest for its Expert Reviewer Panel to conduct assessments of asset management maturity and capability on NSW government agencies in accordance with the Asset Management Policy for the NSW Public Sector.

Expert Reviewers may also be called upon to support the NSW Government Infrastructure Projects Gateway Review Process. An overview of both asset management and infrastructure project assurance review processes is provided here.

If you would like to be considered, could you please email your EOI to become an Expert Reviewer to assurance@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au along with your CV?

Asset Systems Officer, Built Environment, Jurisdiction Services / CSV Corporate

Full Time, Ongoing role

The Asset Systems Officer role, within the Asset Lifecycle Systems team, will collaboratively scope and deliver a range of asset systems dashboards and reports, as identified, to provide accurate and informative insights into the progress of the programs as well as risks, issues, costs, quality, schedules, and outcomes that demonstrate the value and progress of all elements of the programs, projects and services undertaken by the Built Environment. The scope considers both internal and external reporting obligations to ensure effective governance. Inputs to the reports include the Courts Asset Information Management System (CAIMS), Project database (Power App/BI) and other inputs (spreadsheets/documents) as required.

Key Selling Points:

• Preparing user requirements to support the project database project manager in the effective development of dashboards and reports in the Microsoft suite of tools, including Power Apps, Power BI, SharePoint and Excel
• Demonstrated experience in data visualisation techniques
• Understanding of government reporting requirements and best practise would be desirable

About you:

• A tertiary degree or professional qualification in Asset Management, Business, Commerce, Applied Science, project management or related field, or equivalent experience, is desirable.

How to apply

For further information on the position and to apply, visit: https://careers.vic.gov.au/job/asset-systems-officer-built-environment-jurisdiction-services-csv-corporate-620396?returnurl=https%3A//careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/js0516/court-services-victoria%3Fkeyword%3Djs0516 

Note

• This job board is for Asset Management Council Members Only.
• Asset Management related positions only. 
• Please consider carefully what personal information you disclose in your 50 word paragraph. 
• A downloadable CV can be attached. Files size less than 1M, PDF only. 
• Please email webmaster@amcouncil.com.au with email subject “Take off Asset Management Job Board” when the information needs to be takeN off from the job board.
• By sending us your email, you are agreed to your 50 words to be published on this web page. 

Last update: 23/6/2022

Asset Management Mentoring Program

by Kai | Aug 17, 2018 | Uncategorised

WHY MENTORING?

Would you like:

• Satisfaction from helping others and contributing to the future success of the profession?
• A chance to develop your mentoring and leadership skills?
• Guidance for your personal and professional development in the asset management profession from someone with a wealth of experience?
• An opportunity to reflect on professional challenges and achievements?

The Women in Transport Asset Management Mentoring Program aims to assist in increasing the number of women working in the transport industry, as well as better retain those already in it. It pairs women in the transport industry seeking guidance and support with more experienced practitioners who are willing to commit time and energy to the professional development of another practitioner.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM?

For Mentors:

• Contribute back to the profession
• Stay abreast of emerging issues relevant to the profession
• Further development of mentoring skills such as listening, asking questions, guiding, providing feedback, communication and interpersonal skills

For Mentees:

• Experience guidance and support in your profession
• Excellent networking opportunities
• Receiving feedback and developmental guidance
• Identifying professional growth and career planning
• Membership with the Asset Management Council for one year which offers ongoing development opportunities

WHO CAN APPLY?

To join as a mentor, you must have a minimum of five years of technical experience within asset management. To join as a mentee, you must be a woman who works in the asset management technical space within the transport portfolio (TfV) in Victoria. There is no cost involved, only your time.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Click here to download an information pack which tells you everything you need to know. Further enquiries can be directed to Heidi Robinson on heidi.robinson@amcouncil.com.au or ph 03 9819 2515.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Menees and mentors will be asked to complete a short application form to assess their eligibility for the program and to collect details about what they are looking for in a mentoring partner.

Register here!