Project Director - Queensland Train Manufacturing Program

About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.
 
With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of SEQ.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Competitive remuneration package based in Brisbane CBD
• Fixed term position until 2027
• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel 
• Exposure to one of the largest rail infrastructure projects in SEQ
• Long-term career and stability with an industry leader 
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’
• Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options

About the role
Queensland Rail have an exciting new vacancy for an experienced Project Director to join our SEQ Integration team, this position will be based in Brisbane CBD.

As the Project Director, you will lead a team of 4 direct reports and oversee all aspects of our projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This position will require you to travel occasionally, with the projects being based in Torbanlea (Maryborough region) and Brisbane.

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program was created to build 65 new six-car passenger trains to support South East Queensland's population and economic growth, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include

• Provide leadership, technical and professional guidance to design, planning and delivery teams within the project, including external agencies and delivery partners.
• Manage the delivery of the Queensland Rail scope project in accordance with budgets, schedules, safety targets and project performance measures
• Provide a high level of reporting to key stakeholders.
• Ensure expected enterprise project management frameworks and governance arrangements are adhered to.
• Lead and provide clear direction and development of the project to ensure delivery of results in highly complex and diverse brownfield environment.

For further details please click here to view the Position Description
 
About you

• Previous experience managing and delivering complex major infrastructure projects and leading a team of project professionals.
• Extensive knowledge of rail transport operations including legislation and organisational governance.
• High level of skill in contract negotiation, management and reporting within various delivery models.
• Demonstrative experience in influencing, communicating and consulting a diverse range of stakeholders.

Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Wednesday the 24th of January 2024.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

As Queensland Rail is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Louisa with your specific enquiry via email Louisa.Gilbert@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.