Principal Operational Readiness Adviser

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

Job summary

Queensland Rail is seeking a Principal Operational Readiness Adviser to lead the Operational Readiness program for The Wave in a permanent role based 3 days a week in Carseldine and 2 days in Brisbane CBD. You will provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary teams ensuring delivery of readiness works and associated artefacts.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, drive program frameworks, tools and documentation, and manage reporting and change management aspects to support

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering rail projects and operational readiness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams within a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage operational readiness artefacts such as plans, schedules, risk assessments and scoping documents.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop program frameworks, processes, tools and documentation.
• Lead priority initiatives within the program and engage with SEQ, DTMR and Contractors as required.
• Map and optimise planning and execution of operational readiness activities across teams.
• Establish reporting frameworks for milestones with consolidated reporting.
• Maintain program documentation, reports and lessons learned.
• Prepare papers and presentations to support program development and change management.

Skills

Project analysis

Stakeholder management

Rail project delivery

Operational readiness

Communication skills

Job description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

About this role:

Working with Queensland Rail’s Major Projects and SEQ teams you will be working on The Wave as the Principal Operational Readiness Adviser. You will provide technical leadership within a multi-disciplinary and multi-party environment, ensuring the delivery of the Operational Readiness program of works.

This role is a permanent role, based 3 days a week in Carseldine and 2 days in Brisbane CBD.

You can expect some of your responsibilities to include:

• Develop and manage the implementation of operational readiness artefacts such as operational readiness plans, schedules, risk assessments and scoping documentation.
• Work with senior stakeholders to critically analyse and develop program frameworks processes, tools and documents suitable for the planning and delivery of operational readiness program of works.
• Lead the delivery of targeted priority initiatives within the program, including engagement with the SEQ business, DTMR and Contractors as required.
• Develop and reinforce team relationships within the Major Projects team, Queensland Rail business units and DTMR to map and optimize planning and execution of operational readiness activities.
• Establish the framework for reporting against each key operational readiness milestone through consolidated reporting processes that allow for aggregated analysis and integrate with SEQ whole of business reporting.
• Maintain and execute processes to ensure program documentation, reports, processes and lessons learnt are relevant, accurate, complete and accessible.
• Prepare papers, presentations, plans and other documentation in support of program development, implementation and change management as required.

What you can bring to the role:

• High level of skill in analysing and managing complex project and program issues, and identifying value-adding, business focused solutions.
• Extensive knowledge in the delivery of, and operational readiness for rail projects
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills to provide solutions that delivers value to Queensland Rail.
• High level of oral and written communication skills with particular focus on writing and/or editing complex business documentation, within a project environment.
• High level of skill in the management and coordination of stakeholders including leadership, motivation, negotiation and delegation skills.
• Substantial level of knowledge and understanding of the principles, strategies and frameworks of project management and operational readiness methodologies.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours.

For further information on the role, click HERE to read the position description

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including the new WAVE Sunshine Coast project along with Beerburrum to Nambour upgrade, building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.