Program Delivery Manager - Major Works

Queensland Rail; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation organization based in Brisbane is seeking a Program Delivery Manager to oversee complex projects and manage a team of professionals. This full-time role offers opportunities for regional travel and engagement with diverse stakeholders. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in program management within the rail sector. They will benefit from a range of lifestyle and work benefits, including flexible working opportunities and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Access to discounted fitness programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program and project management within complex environments.
• Deep understanding of rail operations and infrastructure delivery.
• Knowledge of procurement and contracting frameworks relevant to rail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop and implement strategic program plans.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across government agencies.

Skills

Program and project management

Leadership capabilities

Budget management

Communication and negotiation skills

Job description

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

Queensland Rail is built on strong connections, both within our teams and with the communities we serve. For over 150 years, we've been linking people and places. Now, we invite you to join us in continuing this proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future.

About the Role

Based in the Brisbane CBD, this permanent full-time role places you at the forefront of shaping Queensland Rail’s infrastructure future. You’ll manage a team of project professionals and engineering consultants to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with scope.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to regional project sites, gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and enjoy a high level of visibility with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. On-site experience is essential, as you’ll be actively involved in overseeing project delivery and engaging directly with delivery teams and stakeholders in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across capital and operational programs.
• Develop and implement strategic program plans and resource strategies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across government agencies, service authorities, and internal teams.
• Provide high-level reporting to senior management on program performance, risks, and assurance activities.
• Drive team performance through effective leadership, coaching, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and governance frameworks.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in program and project management within complex environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in budget management and commercial delivery of capital programs.
• Deep understanding of rail operations and infrastructure delivery.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, and legislative frameworks relevant to rail or similar industries.

Lifestyle & Work Benefits at Queensland Rail:

• Four weeks annual leave, as well as other leaves and flexible working opportunities to help balance between work and personal commitments.
• Free travel to-and-from work, as well as access to discounted and/or free rail travel for off-duty travel on the City or long-distance travel networks.
• Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment.
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional and leadership development opportunities and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills.
• Access to Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
• We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Join us and be part of a team that’s building the future of rail in Queensland.

Apply for the Program Delivery Manager – Major Works role via our website by clicking the Apply button before midnight on Sunday the 26th of October 2025.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual, diverse journeys and stories. Like the communities of Queensland, there is a home for everyone at Queensland Rail.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible to all. If you would like to discuss how we can support your application via reasonable adjustments, please contact Nancy Sanday via email at [e-mail].

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.