Senior Project Manager

Australian Rail Track Corp.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive remuneration

Health and wellbeing support

Novated leasing options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Australian Rail Track Corp. (ARTC) is seeking a senior project leader to drive large capital infrastructure projects across South Australia and Western Australia.

You will oversee end-to-end delivery, manage budgets and risks, and coordinate with operations to minimise disruption while upholding governance and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, Engineers Australia eligibility, and qualifications such as White Card, RIW and ClassC.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and eligibility for Engineers Australia.
• Experience delivering major capital infrastructure projects.
• Strong commercial, contract and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery across scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary Project Managers, Engineers, consultants and contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Oversee project performance, milestones, budgets, forecasting and risks.
• Manage contracts, procurement, claims, variations and commercial documentation.
• Provide accurate project status and financial reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate delivery with ARTC network operations to minimise disruption.
• Ensure compliance with project management procedures, governance, SMS, EMS and legislation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and rail safety requirements.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract & commercial

Safety & compliance

Interface management

Contract law knowledge

Railway systems knowledge

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Engineers Australia eligibility

White Card

RIW Card

ClassC licence

Job description

Join our team and be part of keeping the future of transport on track.

ARTC is a vital link in Australia’s transport supply chain – operating and maintaining the national rail network to connect our regions, cities and ports. We help enable the safe and efficient transit of freight and passenger trains across the country, managing more than 9,600km of rail track across five states and the lands of more than 50 First Nations.

About the Team

When you join the Infrastructure Projects team, you’ll be part of delivering Australia’s future rail network. From critical construction projects to our $2.8 billion Network Investment Program with the Australian Government, the team delivers nationally significant projects that strengthen supply chains and support the safe, reliable movement of freight across the country.

About the Opportunity

To lead the development and delivery of large, complex capital infrastructure projects across South Australia and Western Australia as part of the Infrastructure Projects portfolio. The role is responsible for overseeing the safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of work packages, ensuring alignment with ARTC’s strategic objectives, project governance requirements and broader business priorities.

• Manage end-to-end project delivery across scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety and environmental requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary Project Managers, Engineers, consultants and contractors to achieve project and program objectives.
• Oversee project performance, milestones, budgets, forecasting, risks and key delivery issues.
• Manage contracts, procurement, claims, approvals, variations and commercial documentation.
• Provide accurate project status, financial and performance reporting to senior management.
• Coordinate project delivery with ARTC network operations to minimise disruption and operational impacts.
• Ensure compliance with ARTC project management procedures, governance, Safety Management System (SMS), Environmental Management System (EMS) and relevant legislation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure WH&S and rail safety requirements are consistently maintained.

What do we want from you?

• Engineering degree and eligibility for Engineers Australia membership.
• ClassC licence, White Card and RIW Card.
• Majorcapital infrastructure delivery, feasibility, environmental andstakeholder management experience.
• Strongcommercial, contract, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organised,structured approach with strong interface management capability.
• Knowledge of construction/contract law andrailway systems, including track, civil and signalling.

What will you get from us?

• T alk 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
• 24/7Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members

Our Organisation and Culture

At ARTC, we’re proud to play a vital role in keeping Australia connected. Our culture is built on safety, collaboration and continuous improvement. We back our people to grow, build their capability and make a genuine impact on infrastructure that connects the nation for our customers and communities. If you’re looking for meaningful work, genuine purpose and national impact, you’ll find it at ARTC.

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.

Applications close:

Wednesday 21 October 2026.

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