Project Manager

Australian Rail Track Corp.; Coffs Harbour City Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health & wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corp. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major maintenance and infrastructure initiatives across the ARTC network.

You will oversee strategy, planning, delivery and handover, coordinating internal and external teams while ensuring safety, quality and environmental compliance. The role requires strong background in civil infrastructure, track and signalling projects, with tendering experience and solid cost/schedule control.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering maintenance and/or construction of track and civil infrastructure and signalling and structures.
• Demonstrates strong technical capability in design development.
• Experience leading teams in the delivery of major works projects.
• Experience in tendering and negotiating contracts of varying complexity.
• Strong cost, budget and schedule management skills.
• Awareness of Work Health and Safety principles and rail safety legislation.
• Experience with critical path project programming and proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Commercial acumen and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major maintenance and infrastructure projects in accordance with ARTC’s objectives, project management procedures and governance requirements.
• Manage project scope, cost, schedule, safety, environmental impact, reliability and maintainability from strategy through to handover.
• Monitor and report on physical and financial progress, including risks, issues, opportunities and milestones.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders and facilitate required approvals, including environmental and planning approvals.
• Develop Project Management Plans and ensure projects are appropriately planned to support successful delivery.
• Lead internal and external project teams, working collaboratively to achieve project objectives.
• Plan and coordinate project activities to minimise impacts on rail operations and ensure work complies with ARTC safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Manage contractors and consultants, including tendering, procurement and contract negotiations where required.
• Apply ARTC’s Project Management Procedures across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to other projects and undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Engineering maintenance

Major infrastructure projects

Tendering & contracts

Cost & schedule management

Rail safety knowledge

Project planning

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

We’re one of the country’s largest rail network owners, proud to be keeping the future of transport on track.

A vital link in the nation's transport supply chain, every day our people manage the movement of over 415 freight and passenger trains across five states, 9,600kmof track, 39 worksites and the lands of more than 50 First Nations. Rail isn’t just a mode of transport, it's a safer and more environmentally friendly choice. We're committed to expanding and modernising our rail network, having invested billions of dollars to ensure its efficiency and sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of transport in Australia.

About the Team

Our Operations team works with a diverse customer base to support several nationally significant supply chains. With management responsibility spanning across five states, our 8,500km rail network is used to transport bulk products, passenger and general freight, including steel and a vast array of consumer items such as groceries, electrical goods and other items for both import and export markets.

The Operations teams work within several complex and challenging environments, including some of the busiest rail corridors in Australia to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable service delivery outcomes for its customers, stakeholders and the community.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Major Maintenance Team.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of discrete majormaintenance and infrastructure projects, ranging in value from $0.1M to $10M,supporting the successful delivery of ARTC’s Annual Works Plan and strategicobjectives.

You will be responsible for managing projects across thefull project lifecycle, from strategy and planning through to delivery andhandover. This includes managing project scope, cost, schedule, safety, environmental impact, reliability and maintainability requirements.

Working collaboratively with internal and externalstakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring projects aredelivered safely, efficiently and with minimal impact on rail operations.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Leadthe delivery of major maintenance and infrastructure projects inaccordance with ARTC’s objectives, project management procedures andgovernance requirements.
• Manageproject scope, cost, schedule, safety, environmental impact, reliabilityand maintainability from strategy through to handover.
• Monitorand report on the physical and financial progress of projects, includingrisks, issues, opportunities and key milestones.
• Coordinateinternal and external stakeholders and facilitate required approvals,including environmental and planning approvals.
• DevelopProject Management Plans and ensure projects are appropriately planned tosupport successful delivery.
• Leadinternal and external project teams, working collaboratively to achieveproject objectives.
• Planand coordinate project activities to minimise impacts on rail operationsand ensure work is undertaken in accordance with ARTC’s safety, qualityand environmental requirements.
• Managecontractors and consultants, including tendering, procurement and contractnegotiations where required.
• ApplyARTC’s Project Management Procedures across all stages of the projectlifecycle.
• Contributeto other projects and undertake other duties as required.

What do we want from you?

Tobe successful in this role, you will:

• Bringextensive experience in engineering maintenance and/or construction of trackand civil infrastructure and signalling and structures.
• Demonstratesound technical capability in design development.
• Demonstrateexperience leading teams in the delivery of major works projects.
• Haveexperience in tendering and negotiating contracts of varying complexity.
• Demonstratestrong cost, budget and schedule management skills.
• Bringknowledge of, or an awareness of, Work Health and Safety principles andrelevant rail safety legislation.
• Demonstrateexperience with critical path project programming and proficiency inMicrosoft Office and relevant project management applications.
• Demonstratecommercial acumen and the ability to manage competing priorities in acomplex operational environment.

Itwould be advantageous if you also have:

• Hold adegree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification and be eligiblefor membership of Engineers Australia.
• Experiencemanaging projects in a rail environment.
• Knowledgeand experience of Track Possession Windows and Track Occupancy planning.
• Knowledgeof railway systems.
• Knowledgeof Australian Standards for track infrastructure and the Railway NationalCode of Practice.

What will you get from us?

• Talk to us about flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration
• Resources to support your health and wellbeing and development
• Novated leasing options, as well as discounts and support programs
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we’re more than just a rail network. We’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to keeping Australia moving forward. Our culture is one of inclusion & collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re focused on growth, not just for our business but for our people and our country.

In everything we do, safety is our top priority. We believe in providing a safe workplace where everyone can thrive. Our commitment to safety is not just a statement; it's a fundamental part of who we are and enables us to best serve our customers and communities.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We value their expertise, their passion, and their dedication. We invest in their development and empower them to make a difference. Together, we are building a future where rail is the preferred mode of transport, contributing to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable Australia.

Join us at ARTC and be a part of a team that's shaping the future of transport in Australia.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

Join the exciting future of rail today and find a career for life.

As part of the application process, you’ll be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference, and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.

Note: ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.