Commissioning Manager

DT Infrastructure; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join DT Infrastructure and Alstom in delivering the $1.6B contract for Perth's High-Capacity Signalling Project. The role covers design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will lead testing and handover of rail systems, stations and enabling infrastructure, driving a Zero Harm safety culture and ensuring on-time

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years' experience leading testing and commissioning on complex rail infrastructure or major transport systems.
• Strong technical background in rail systems, fibre communications, OT, and staged commissioning migrations.
• Deep knowledge of ONRSR accreditation, V&V, and safety assurance frameworks.
• Valid RIW card required; CPEng status highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Testing & Commissioning Management Plan, staged migration strategies, and handover programs integrated with design and construction schedules.
• Coordinate all testing phases across multidisciplinary packages, including FAT, SIT, and trial running.
• Interface directly with clients, operators, suppliers, the Independent Verifier, and ONRSR to achieve system accreditation and certification.
• Manage commissioning assurance, progressive completion, and the collation of safety/quality artefacts for formal asset handover.
• Lead, resource, and mentor the testing and commissioning team while driving a Zero Harm safety culture across site works.

Skills

Rail commissioning leadership

Rail systems expertise

Stakeholder interface

Safety & quality governance

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Technical discipline

Tools

ONRSR knowledge

RIW card

CPEng status (highly regarded)

Job description

About DT Infrastructure

DT Infrastructure is a trusted provider of engineering and construction solutions that unlock opportunities for our clients, communities and people. Specialising in Defence, transport and infrastructure, we offer a unique synergy of local expertise in complex projects and the global perspective of our multinational parent company, Gamuda Berhad. Through engineering innovation, collaborative contracting and leading sustainability practices we're unlocking opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Job description

About the role

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join DT Infrastructure and Alstom in delivering the $1.6B contract for Perth's High-Capacity Signalling Project. The project includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of the new Automatic Train Control System to replace the existing signalling and train control systems in Perth.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Commissioning Manager will lead and manage the testing, commissioning, and handover of rail systems, stations, and enabling infrastructure to ensure safe, on-time delivery in accordance with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Testing & Commissioning Management Plan, staged migration strategies, and handover programs integrated with design and construction schedules.
• Coordinate all testing phases across multidisciplinary packages, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site integration testing (SIT), and trial running.
• Interface directly with clients, operators, suppliers, the Independent Verifier, and ONRSR to achieve system accreditation and certification.
• Manage commissioning assurance, progressive completion, and the collation of safety/quality artefacts for formal asset handover.
• Lead, resource, and mentor the testing and commissioning team while driving a Zero Harm safety culture across site works.

Experience and capabilities

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• 5+ years' experience leading testing and commissioning on complex rail infrastructure or major transport systems.
• Strong technical background in rail systems, fibre communications, operational technology, and staged commissioning migrations.
• Deep knowledge of ONRSR accreditation, verification & validation (V&V), and safety assurance frameworks.
• Valid Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card required; CPEng status highly regarded.

Why join DTI?

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.

Visit www.DTInfrastructure.com.au to explore how DTI can support your career progression, unlock personal advantages and apply for our opportunities.