Senior Manager Assurance and Commissioning

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

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you. 

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As the Senior Manager Assurance and Commissioning, you’ll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins!

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: 

• Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
• Join a rail industry leader
• Collaborative and engaged workplace 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.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager Assurance and Commissioning to join our MPERS team. This is an opportunity to use your strong railway and leadership experience to lead and manage the Assurance and Commissioning function for the Cross River Rail Tunnels, Stations and Development (TSD) program with accountability to ensure the effectiveness of all assurance, testing, commissioning, verification and validation activities for all in-scope assets and systems

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and effectively manage the Assurance and Commissioning function
• Lead and manage the implementation strategies, systems, tools, plans and procedures to ensure that the program achieves it Assurance and Commissioning objectives
• Manage the prioritisation, planning and resourcing of all in-scope assurance and commissioning activities being performed by Queensland Rail
• Anticipate and address potentially significant safety, technical and commercial risks associated with the assurance and commissioning of a large-scale program
• Ensure project objectives are achieved within Queensland Rail's Assurance and Rail Configuration Control frameworks

What we are looking for:

• Extensive knowledge of contemporary risk management, operational readiness and assurance principles and practices as they apply to large, complex organisations.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, standards and practices in the testing and commissioning of safety related and equipment in a project environment
• High level of skill in the assurance and commissioning of enterprise- wide projects in a large and complex
• High level of influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationship building, stakeholder management and negotiation skills that build and sustain productive relationships and partnerships

To read the position description click HERE

Sounds great, what’s next?

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Sunday 2nd March 2025

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kelly with your specific enquiry via email Kellyann.mclean@qr.com.au Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.

We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences.  We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.