Manager (Projects)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Manager (Projects) for the ETCS team to lead the delivery of the ETCS Program within SEQ. You will coordinate business case activities, manage the PMO and ensure governance, budgeting and contracting controls across multiple rail infrastructure projects.

You will lead diverse teams of staff and contractors, develop strong stakeholder relationships and report on performance with a focus on on-time, budget-conscious delivery for Queensland’s rail network.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex infrastructure projects using structured methodologies, including governance, scheduling, risk management and contract oversight.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration across staff and contractors.
• Experience in rail or transport projects is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coordinate business case development for the ETCS Program and deployment plan.
• Operate the PMO for ETCS with governance, schedules and supplier contracts.
• Develop financial controls, budgeting, forecasting and planning aligned with project goals.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes and approval workflows.
• Oversee project documentation, cabinet papers and decision briefs.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Governance

Risk management

Job description

The European Train Control System (ETCS) team is responsible for the ETCS Program, which is a portfolio of projects and initiatives to implement the signalling requirements of TMR's Rail Network Strategy (RNS). It will transition the South-East Queensland (SEQ) rail network to ETCS operations and plays a vital role in delivering additional safe and reliable public transport services and additional network capacity to meet increasing demand due to Queensland's growing population. The deployment of ETCS on Sector 1 of the Queensland Rail network was also identified within the 2032 Delivery Plan, outlining infrastructure investments to support the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This program includes deploying ETCS into the SEQ Queensland Rail network, developing a new rail traffic management system, installing a digital radio system, and testing and commissioning ETCS equipment on rollingstock and the rail network.The teams work closely with Queensland Rail and other key major project stakeholders to ensure ETCS is delivered in a progressive and cost-effective manner. In the role of Manager (Projects) you will be responsible for the leadership, management and coordination of ETCS projects to ensure their effective delivery. You will provide high-level support to the Program Director (ETCS) and Executive Director (ETCS) to contribute to the successful delivery of ETCS projects and investment program requirements.Some of your responsibilities will include:Lead, manage and coordinate business case development activities and team members to support successful delivery of the ETCS Program and broader ETCS Deployment Plan.Using program and project management methodology to effectively lead the ETCS Program Management Office (PMO), including projects governance, schedules, risk and supplier contractual arrangements to deliver projects on time and budget.Developing and overseeing financial controls and strategies that are aligned with project goals and organisational objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for projects and teams.Ensuring that projects follow required approval processes and meet applicable governance requirements.Develop, maintain and oversee key project documentation in support of the delivery of highquality outputs through the project delivery lifecycle including cabinet papers, submissions and decision briefs.Oversee contractual documents to ensure compliance and alignment with project objectives, including managing contracted work for project outcomes.Leadership and people management including the management of employees and contractors' recruitment, engagement, performance, development and team culture.Develop and maintain effective relationships and communications with stakeholders that manage, report, and deliver ETCS programs and projects.Analyse and report on project performance and provide continuous improvement of project planning, development, management and delivery. Highly desirableExperience working in a major project environment would be highly regarded.Experience working within rail signalling would also be highly regarded. Requirements of the roleProven ability to lead complex infrastructure projects using structured methodologies, including governance, scheduling, risk management, and contract oversight within a rail or transport environment.Demonstrated experience in managing multidisciplinary teams, including recruitment, performance development, and fostering a collaborative culture across permanent staff and contractors.Applications to remain current for 12 months.Job Ad Reference: QLD/704831/26Closing Date: Thursday, 5 November 2026This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.