Technical Assurance Manager (The Wave)

Queensland Rail; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Australian railway operator is looking for a Technical Assurance Manager to oversee project delivery and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will lead assessments of project assurance artifacts and engage with various stakeholders to ensure the delivery of safe assets. This role demands extensive experience in system engineering and risk management, as well as strong leadership skills. This position will contribute to transformative projects leading up to the 2032 Olympic Games, making it an exciting opportunity in the rail sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus superannuation

Free Citytrain travel

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in system engineering and safety assurance.
• High level of skill in engaging various stakeholders.
• Leadership and strategic thinking skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for externally delivered projects aligning with standards.
• Plan compliance status of delivery across multiple projects.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure safe and fit-for-purpose assets.

Skills

System engineering

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Safety assurance delivery

Job description

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

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world‑class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:

• Competitive salary plus superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work‑life balance
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the project

Join a transformative infrastructure program shaping Queensland’s future.

The Wave is a major transport initiative set to transform connectivity from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. Delivering new heavy rail from Beerwah to Birtinya and an express metro‑style service through Maroochydore to the Sunshine Coast Airport, this project will reduce travel times, ease congestion, and improve regional connections, leaving a lasting legacy for the 2032 Olympic Games and beyond. With a focus on safety, innovation, cutting‑edge design and rapid delivery, The Wave isn’t just building tracks, it’s building a brighter future for connecting communities.

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Project, Engineering, and Rail Safety business group, specifically on the new WAVE project. The Technical Assurance Manager role will see you joining the Systems and Integration team. You will have a strong background in technical systems and safety assurance delivery, demonstrable experience in the delivery of complex multi‑discipline projects, with the ability to build excellent working relationships with stakeholders.

Purpose That Counts - You can expect some of your responsibilities to include:

• Provide the externally delivered projects under your review with clear direction as to delivery alignment with Queensland Rail Standards
• Plan and determine the compliance status of delivery progress at key milestones across multiple projects
• Lead the planned assessment of project‑delivered assurance artefacts to Queensland Rail
• Represent findings, and issues to provide recommended corrective action at senior governance forums
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the business can accept safe and fit‑for‑purpose assets

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in system engineering, system safety, risk management, assurance and governance principles
• High level of skill in engaging a large range of stakeholders
• High level of leadership, strategic thinking, and management skills
• Extensive knowledge of rail systems and safety case development would be highly favourable

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for our Technical Assurance Manager (RIAM) role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 25th January 2026. To read the position description click HERE Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre‑employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre‑employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at [e-mail]

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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