Manager (Portfolio Prioritisation)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Work-life balance

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking an experienced Manager (Portfolio Prioritisation) to lead the Strategic Rail team, delivering integrated planning, network capability assessment and portfolio decision-support for SEQ rail investments, including Brisbane 2032 projects.

You will drive governance, risk management and resourcing while building relationships with stakeholders to align with strategic rail objectives and delivery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Rail Engineering or related qualification required.
• Experience in portfolio/program integrated delivery planning within infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead strategic change and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead Portfolio Prioritisation team and allocate resources.
• Develop prioritisation frameworks and planning tools.
• Provide strategic advice on rail delivery and optimisation.
• Oversee network capability maps and long-term planning.

Skills

Portfolio prioritisation

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Rail Engineering or related field

Job description

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:We are looking for a candidate who has:- 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:TMR offers a compelling employee value proposition, including:- 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.Job Ad Reference: QLD/704716/26Closing Date: Thursday, 05 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.