Interface Manager (Signalling)

Queensland Rail; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Rail is seeking an experienced Interface Manager - Signalling to lead the interface between Queensland Rail, Alliance partners and delivery teams on complex signalling projects in Brisbane. This full-time, temporary role focuses on ensuring successful program delivery within approved budgets.

The ideal candidate will navigate design, construction and handover activities, manage key stakeholders, review technical specifications, and support commissioning while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Experience in rail signalling or major projects.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and objectives.
• Strong understanding of railway safety standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist interface management between Queensland Rail, Alliance partners and delivery teams.
• Guide design and construction teams to identify issues and coordinate practical solutions.
• Support commissioning and handover activities with clear risk escalation and mitigation.
• Represent Queensland Rail in delivery and integration activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor program risks and issues that could affect schedule or budget, acting as escalation point.

Skills

Rail infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Drawings interpretation

Risk management

Job description

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At Queensland Rail, our people and customers are central to everything we do. With a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in everything from engineering to customer service. We foster innovation, passionate motivation, and forward thinking across our diverse workforce of over 7,500 employees, empowering our people to achieve their career aspirations.

We are seeking an experienced Interface Manager -Signalling to join our Major Projects ETCS leadership team and play a key role in managing the interface between Queensland Rail, delivery partners and other stakeholders across the delivery of complex signalling and rail infrastructure works. This is a temporary, full-time position based in Brisbane until 2030.

About the role

As Interface Manager - Signalling, you will act as a key interface between Queensland Rail, the appointed Alliance and delivery partners, working closely with design and construction teams to identify issues and collaboratively develop practical solutions.

You will provide advice to Queensland Rail's ETCS management team while operating across Alliance and design-and-construct environments. Central to your success will be your ability to manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships and objectives while supporting successful program delivery within required timeframes and approved budgets.

As a key member you will:

• Provide specialist advice to Queensland Rail's senior management team within a complex Alliance delivery environment.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and competing objectives across Queensland Rail, Alliance members and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
• Represent Queensland Rail in key delivery and integration activities, working across engineering, design, construction and handover to identify issues and facilitate solutions.
• Identify critical commissioning activities and coordinate the processes and resources required to support effective commissioning.
• Monitor and manage Queensland Rail issues that may impact program delivery, acting as a key escalation and mediation point where risks could affect the broader program.
• Build productive relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups to drive collaborative outcomes for Queensland Rail and the program.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

You will be an experienced rail infrastructure professional who can confidently operate at the interface between technical delivery, project requirements and complex stakeholder environments.

• Strong capability in delivering technically and commercially focused railway infrastructure solutions and implementing strategies to mitigate project and delivery risks.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings, designs, technical specifications and associated documentation within demanding project timeframes.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, communication, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships across the business and with Alliance and delivery partners.
• Significant knowledge of railway transport operations, construction, maintenance and applicable safety standards.
• The ability to work effectively across design, construction, commissioning, integration, handover and assurance activities within a complex rail infrastructure environment.

What Queensland Rail offers

At Queensland Rail, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to complex rail infrastructure delivery while working alongside experienced engineering, project delivery and operational professionals.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives.
• A collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
• The opportunity to work across complex interfaces spanning signalling, engineering, construction, commissioning and rail operations.

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Natasha Neuendorf via the phone number or email below.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Natasha Neuendorf with your specific enquiry on email [e-mail] . Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

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

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Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.