Systems Engineering & Assurance Advisor - Rail

Systems Engineering & Assurance Advisor - Rail

We’re currently recruiting for a Systems Engineering & Assurance Advisor for our client, a large rail organisation. This role is critical in supporting the delivery of systems assurance, requirements management, and change control, with direct impact on operational readiness and project success.

This is a 9-month contract position with potential for extension, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation (e.g., Validation Plans, Stakeholder Management Plans, Impact Statements)
• Coordinate the Management of Change (MoC) process to support Testing, Commissioning, and alignment with the Safety Case
• Maintain project-wide trackers including the Operational Readiness Action Register and Issues Register
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure assurance deliverables are met
• Support systems assurance activities throughout Testing & Commissioning phases

Skills and Requirements

• Prior experience in systems engineering, assurance, requirements management, project management or operational integration / readiness, particularly within Rolling Stock, Train, Tram, Bus or similar Transport Network Operations
• Good written and spoken English language skills including the ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels - Suppliers, Management, Government, etc.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or similar would be beneficial but is not mandatory

Why work with us

• We look after you - our candidates, employees and contractors are our most valuable asset.
• We are rail industry experts and work with some of Australia’s best rail companies
• Access to opportunities that aren’t usually advertised
• Work with multiple clients (Operators, Maintainers, Manufacturers, Consultancies etc.) and across various Projects and Project phases
• Work for us as an employee or under your own ABN - you choose
• Work from home (WFH / remotely), on site, or a mix depending on the Project and your requirements

About Us

Heaton Rail undertakes work both locally and internationally for some of the world’s best rail and heavy industry organisations that make a positive difference to millions of people’s lives every day.

We help our clients do more, faster and better by connecting them with bright and passionate engineering, management and specialist talent in the fastest way possible.