Manager (Portfolio Prioritisation)

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Central Brisbane location

Supportive training and development

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD in Brisbane is seeking a Manager (Portfolio Prioritisation) to lead the Portfolio Prioritisation team, delivering integrated planning and portfolio decision-support for the SEQ rail investment program. The role focuses on optimisation, governance, and long-term rail network planning, including Brisbane 2032 preparations.

You will work within the Strategic Rail team, collaborating with stakeholders to align priorities with Queensland's rail objectives

Qualifications

• Rail engineering or a closely related qualification.
• Experience in portfolio, program or integrated delivery planning within large infra projects.
• Proven ability to lead strategic change across complex environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic team leadership, setting priorities and allocating resources.
• Develop prioritisation and planning frameworks for rail delivery.
• Advise on rail delivery and construction activities with a focus on optimisation.
• Maintain forward portfolio delivery calendars and manage timing constraints.
• Lead governance forums, coordinate responses to risks and issues.

Skills

Portfolio planning

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Change management

Rail operations knowledge

Education

Rail Engineering or similar degree

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD - Brisbane QLD

Are you passionate about shaping the future of rail in Queensland?

Join Transport and Main Roads as a Manager (Portfolio Prioritisation) and play a pivotal role in driving innovative rail solutions. Use your qualifications and expertise in rail operations, risk management, scheduling and possession management to support the department's 10-year rail network strategy and deliver customer-focused outcomes. Be part of a high performing, inclusive team committed to creating a sustainable, connected future.

Transport and Main Roads is seeking an experienced Manager (Portfolio Prioritisation) to join the Strategic Rail team. You will lead the Portfolio Prioritisation team, ensuring the delivery of integrated planning, network capability assessment, possession planning and portfolio decision-support services across the SEQ rail investment portfolio. In this role, you will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Some responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic team leadership, setting priorities, allocating workload and resources and overseeing delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Develop and continuously improve prioritisation, integrated planning and possession management frameworks, processes and planning tools.
• Provide strategic advice on rail delivery and construction activities, with a focus on optimisation.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of network capability maps and future-state network planning products to support portfolio planning and long-term outcomes.
• Accountable for the integrity and accuracy of the forward portfolio delivery calendar, ensuring future network constraints, high-risk delivery periods and competing access requirements are identified and addressed early.
• Lead working groups and governance forums to facilitate effective decisionmaking, manage escalations and coordinate responses to risks, issues and constraints.
• Identify and facilitate resolution of interconnected portfolio risks, issues and interfaces across projects, programs, agencies and operational stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders to support information sharing, coordinated planning and alignment with strategic rail objectives.
• Establish clear governance, priorities and planning expectations to support delivery outcomes.

About You:

• Rail Engineering or similar qualifications.
• Experience in portfolio, program or integrated delivery planning within a complex infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic change across complex environments.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills, supporting a collaborative approach to the delivery of quality outcomes.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, including working from home options.
• A central Brisbane location, close to Central Station and public transport.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment, with strong investment in training, development and support.
• Attractive employment conditions, with generous leave and superannuation.

You will be part of:

• An organisation that connects Queensland, delivering integrated transport networks that support economic growth and liveable communities.
• A branch with statewide influence, responsible for setting the long-term strategic direction for Queensland's rail network.
• A department with purpose, contributing to the wellbeing, safety, and connectivity of communities across the state.
• An employer that values your expertise, encourages professional growth and supports you to excel in your chosen field.

Role requirements:

• A criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.
• Recommended appointee/s to disclose any previous serious discipline action taken against them for consideration prior to any appointment.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Closing Date: Thursday, 05 November 2026