Project Manager

Australian Rail Track Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Location flexibility (Sydney or Goulb 

Project ownership up to $10M

Diverse and challenging work

Collaborative team environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) invites an experienced Rail Project Manager to join the Major Maintenance team, based in Sydney or Goulburn. You’ll lead large-scale maintenance and rail infrastructure projects, from planning through handover, ensuring safety, schedules and budget targets are met.

The role requires proven rail industry experience, strong track record delivering projects lifecycle, and excellent stakeholder management within a live rail environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: Demonstrated rail infrastructure experience including track, civil works, signalling or structures.
• Proven delivery of projects across full lifecycle from planning to completion.
• Sound understanding of rail safety legislation and live rail operations.
• Strong commercial capability: budgeting, scheduling, procurement and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead major rail maintenance and infrastructure projects from planning through delivery and handover.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risks and resources to achieve project outcomes.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Plan works within operational rail environments to minimise disruption.
• Oversee procurement, tenders, contract negotiations and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with rail safety, environmental, quality and governance requirements.

Skills

Rail industry experience

Lifecycle delivery

Budgeting & procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication & problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Australian Rail Track Corporation – Sydney CBD NSW

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, 9,600km of 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 Opportunity

Are you an experienced Rail Project Manager looking for your next challenge, where you can take ownership of significant infrastructure projects and make a genuine impact on Australia's rail network?

At ARTC, we're seeking an experienced and commercially minded Project Manager to join our Major Maintenance team, based in either Sydney or Goulburn.

Offering an attractive remuneration package, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of rail maintenance and infrastructure projects valued between $100K and $10M, contributing to the ongoing safety, reliability and performance of Australia's rail network.

You'll take ownership of projects from initial planning and design through to construction and handover, working closely with engineering, operations and delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes.

We're looking for someone who understands the complexities of delivering projects within an operational rail environment, can confidently manage competing priorities and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion.

If you're passionate about rail infrastructure, enjoy the challenge of delivering complex projects and want to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of major maintenance and rail infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets and timeframes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading rail infrastructure and major maintenance projects from planning and design through to delivery and handover.
• Managing project budgets, schedules, risks and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver works safely and efficiently.
• Planning and coordinating works within operational rail environments, minimising disruption to network operations.
• Overseeing procurement, tendering, contract negotiations and contractor performance.
• Ensuring projects comply with rail safety, environmental, quality and governance requirements.
• Monitoring project performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing accurate progress reporting.
• Building strong working relationships across engineering, operations and project delivery teams.

About you

We're looking for a confident, proactive and experienced Project Manager who brings demonstrated rail industry experience, strong technical capability and the ability to successfully deliver projects within a complex operational environment.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential: Demonstrated experience managing rail infrastructure, rail maintenance or rail construction projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of rail infrastructure, including track, civil works, signalling or structures.
• Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, from planning through to completion.
• Sound understanding of rail safety legislation, operational requirements and working within a live rail environment.
• Strong commercial capability, including project budgeting, scheduling, procurement and contract management.
• Experience managing contractors, multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Highly regarded:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering qualification.
• Experience managing track possessions and track occupancy planning.
• Knowledge of Australian rail infrastructure standards and the Railway National Code of Practice.
• Experience with critical path programming and relevant project management systems.

Previous rail industry project management experience is essential for this position.

Why Join ARTC?

At ARTC, you'll be part of an organisation that plays a critical role in connecting Australia's communities, industries and supply chains.

This opportunity offers:

• Attractive remuneration package recognising your experience and expertise.
• Location flexibility - the opportunity to be based in Sydney or Goulburn.
• Project ownership - lead meaningful rail infrastructure projects valued up to $10M.
• Diverse and challenging work - deliver a variety of major maintenance and infrastructure projects across the rail network.
• Collaborative team environment - work alongside experienced rail engineering, operational and project delivery professionals.
• Meaningful impact - contribute directly to the safety, reliability and long-term performance of Australia's rail infrastructure.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're an experienced Rail Project Manager looking for an opportunity to take ownership of significant projects, work with a supportive team and make a real difference to Australia's rail network, we want to hear from you.

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

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.