Interface & Operational Readiness Coordinator

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Title : Interface & Operational Readiness Coordinator

Job Number : 20994

Location :

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3008

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?

The Interface and Operational Readiness Coordinator is responsible for ensuring effective coordination and readiness of project-wide deliverables, including those required before contractual milestones and related to various project elements, systems, and stakeholder requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the seamless integration of road & rail network configuration changes to facilitate smooth handover to Operators and Maintainers. The incumbent will work closely with various teams and returned works owners to ensure that all interfaces are identified, managed, and resolved in a timely manner, including Quality & Completions, Asset Allocation, Works Readiness, and wider project teams.

Additionally, the Interface and Operational Readiness Coordinator will oversee the implementation of operational readiness plans, ensuring that all necessary processes, procedures, and resources are in place for efficient project handover and operational success.

Project Description

Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. This 1,700 km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries, and communities.

The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program, undertaken along approximately 305 km of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor-wide works.

Tranche 2 involves adjustments of track alignments, new road overbridges, and station modifications to enable safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla.

Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do;

• Support the Interface Manager and team in deliverables across Quality, Completions, Interface, and Operational Readiness.
• Track and monitor progress of operational readiness activities, identifying issues or delays, and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist with activities related to the completion and handover of construction projects, ensuring compliance with requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive operational readiness plans outlining all necessary tasks for project closeout.
• Liaise with stakeholders to coordinate workshops and ensure documentation is obtained and recorded.
• Provide regular updates on interface and operational readiness activities, highlighting risks or issues.
• Contribute to process improvement, identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing best practices.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, fostering effective relationships.

What we are looking for / To be successful in this role, you must have

• Strong understanding of construction processes
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with high accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration
• Experience in coordinating complex projects and readiness activities
• Knowledge of road and rail network configurations and regulatory environment
• Experience in quality, completions, asset allocation, and works readiness within large projects
• Ability to develop and oversee operational readiness plans
• Proven track record in monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions
• Skills in coordinating stakeholder workshops and documentation
• Ability to provide clear updates and manage risks
• Commitment to continuous improvement and best practices
• Experience in stakeholder engagement at high levels

As part of the team, you can help us transform lives.

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and long-term career development, fostering a workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive.