Manager, Technical Assurance – Tram Infrastructure

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Manager, Technical Assurance to lead technical management, assurance and coordination for tram infrastructure projects. The role involves working with internal teams, franchisees and external stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality public transport outcomes.

You will provide authoritative technical leadership, oversee risks across track, overhead, civil, structures and traction power, and build strong stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Builds collaborative relationships across the organisation and external stakeholders.
• Thinks strategically to solve complex problems across government.
• Influences and negotiates to build stakeholder support.
• Leads and manages people with an inclusive, values-driven culture.
• Provides strong technical assurance and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical management, assurance and coordination for tram infrastructure projects.
• Provide authoritative technical leadership to support safe, reliable public transport outcomes.
• Oversee technical and operational risks across track, overhead, civil, structures and traction power.
• Build stakeholder relationships and negotiate at executive level.

Skills

Collaborative relationships

Strategic thinking

Influence and negotiation

People leadership

Technical assurance

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a Manager, Technical Assurance to lead technical management, assurance and coordination for tram infrastructure projects. The role involves working with internal teams, franchisees and external stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable and high-quality public transport outcomes.

You will provide authoritative technical leadership, oversee risks across track, overhead, civil, structures and traction power, and build strong stakeholder relationships