Senior Rail Possessions & Sequencing Advisor

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority in Brisbane, Australia, seeks a Principal Delivery Sequencing Advisor – Rail Possessions to coordinate planning and sequencing of major project works through extended track closures. You will liaise with Queensland Rail, TMR and contractors to deliver integrated closure programs.

The role focuses on governance, risk management and balancing operational and construction outcomes, within a fixed-term contract through Sep 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience managing competing priorities and coordinating deliverables within a complex program environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret technical information and translate it into clear outcomes, recommendations and planning actions.
• Demonstrated experience working within governance frameworks and applying structured processes to support decision-making and approvals.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple organisations, project teams and delivery partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including leading discussions, facilitating meetings and preparing planning, governance and reporting documentation.
• Experience identifying, managing and escalating risks, issues and changes to support successful delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and sequencing of major rail and infrastructure delivery activities through extended track closures.
• Work with senior representatives from Queensland Rail, Department of Transport and Main Roads, project teams and construction contractors to plan and deliver complex closure programs.
• Assess competing project requirements and develop integrated solutions that balance operational, customer and construction outcomes.
• Prepare governance submissions, business cases, risk assessments and recommendations to support executive decision making.
• Facilitate working groups and planning forums to progress critical delivery milestones across the Cross River Rail Program.
• Monitor risks, issues and dependencies and provide advice on delivery impacts, opportunities and mitigation strategies.

Job description

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority in Brisbane, Australia, seeks a Principal Delivery Sequencing Advisor – Rail Possessions to coordinate planning and sequencing of major project works through extended track closures. You will liaise with Queensland Rail, TMR and contractors to deliver integrated closure programs.

The role focuses on governance, risk management and balancing operational and construction outcomes, within a fixed-term contract through Sep 2028.