Senior Engineer - Maintenance Management Programs

Location: Cairns, QLD (Relocation package may be offered)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary:$102,660 – $126,342 per annum plus Super (Plus potential uplift for the right candidate)

A permanent opportunity exists for a Senior Engineer to drive maintenance management programs for critical infrastructure assets. The role focuses on optimising asset performance through structured maintenance strategies, preventive programs, and tactical asset management.


Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of maintenance management programs to maximise asset performance.
• Apply asset management frameworks and ISO 55000 principles to support long-term sustainability and service delivery.
• Analyse asset data, assess risks, and drive preventive and condition-based maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with operational teams and technical staff to drive adoption of structured maintenance practices and optimise resource utilisation.
• Communicate asset performance, risk, and service level requirements to stakeholders at all levels.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in maintenance management, reliability, and asset management, ideally in medium to large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 55000 standards and practical application within maintenance programs.
• Experience working with asset management systems and operational data to inform decisions.
• Proven ability to simplify complex information, influence stakeholders, and drive improvements in maintenance and asset practices.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset with a focus on long-term asset performance and risk mitigation.

This position offers flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary package.
Applications must include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.