Title:  ASP Systems Lead (Maximo)

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.

We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About IT at John Holland

John Holland is at the forefront of AI in construction and are undertaking a large digital transformation.

Our internal IT team is focussed on forging John Holland’s next evolution of construction through innovative and scalable technology solutions, data driven culture, and best in class digital experiences.

We’re leading the way in digital productivity, and employee experience.  Help us continue to transform and stand out as an industry leader, breaking down the status quo for the construction industry.

About the Asset Services Platform team

We are leading the way in technology for Rail & Transport Asset Management. Join us in our mission to transform and set ourselves apart as industry leaders, challenging the status quo in the Operations & Maintenance sector. Contribute to the development of our Asset Services Platform, which includes:

• The utilisation of a variety of advanced technologies including Maximo / MAS for Enterprise Asset Management, a low code application platform for rapid application development, and robust data analytics and visualisation tools.
• A focus on the development and transformation of our Asset Services Platform (ASP), which includes integrating advanced technologies to optimise asset management and reduce operational risks. Additionally, we are leading a major Digital Transformation in Operations & Maintenance, driving significant changes and improvements in our processes.

Are you up for the challenge?

We are looking for an experienced Maximo Specialist to join our IT team in the role of Asset Services Platform (ASP) Maximo Lead.  This role can be based out of the Flinders Gate office in Melbourne or Pyrmont office in Sydney.

In this role you will lead the delivery, support, and continuous improvement of the Maximo-based Asset Services Platform, ensuring it meets John Holland’s asset management needs across projects, operations, and joint ventures.

About the Role

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of IBM Maximo / MAS.
• Ensure Maximo / MAS aligns with ASP / business needs regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead system support and issue resolution for Maximo and Mendix applications.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture, APIs, middleware, and data flows across Maximo / MAS platforms.
• Provide technical and functional support for other ASP systems, including Mendix-based applications.
• Work closely with business units (including across projects and joint ventures), IT, and vendors to gather requirements, define solutions, and manage expectations across Maximo and other ASP systems.      
• Act as a key liaison for cross-platform initiatives and support.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration between ASP systems inc. Maximo, Workday and Mendix platforms.
• Coordinate integration of Maximo with other enterprise systems (e.g., GIS, ERP, SCADA, IoT, Mendix).
• Identify and implement system enhancements and process improvements.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and support of ASP System integrations with other systems.
• Participate in low-code solution design, testing, and deployment using Mendix where applicable.
• Perform all duties in accordance with JH policies, processes, systems, and procedures.

About You

Whilst holding relevant tertiary qualifications in IT (or equivalent) is ideal for this position, the key criterion for success is substantial direct experience with IBM Maximo (v.7.6+ and MAS 8/9) and strong knowledge of Maximo modules: Asset, Work, Inventory, Procurement.

Your broader experience has given you proficiency in Automation Scripts (Python, JavaScript), REST/SOAP APIs, and Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), as well as in SQL and working with DB2 or Oracle databases.  

Proven experience with workflow configuration, security groups, and domain management is essential, as is experience in leading enterprise-wide Maximo/MAS deployments.

You will enjoy working collaboratively and be able to foster effective strategic relationships with people at all levels both internally and externally. Your ability to provide a great user experience and deliver IT solutions aligned to project requirements will see you succeed in the role

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What’s in it for you

We’re about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From generous leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer:

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.