ETCS TMS Development & Engagement Mgr

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. 

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: 

• Work/life balance including Hybrid work from home arrangements.
• Competitive salary + generous Superannuation scheme. 
• Exciting period of growth and transformation for our business
• Free rail travel to and from work on office days + other free or discounted SEQ rail travel. 
• Employee Assistance Program covering career, conflict management, nutrition, and family support and assistance.
• Professional development encouragement and support. 
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport + more great benefits. 

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects team, the ETCS Development and Engagement Manager role is responsible for the leadership of key stakeholders and subject matter experts involved in the development, stakeholder engagement and staged delivery of the ETCS Traffic Management System (TMS), Electronic Train Graph (ETG) and related systems to support the rollout of the ETCS system on the Queensland Rail network.

Be part of one of Queensland’s most ambitious infrastructure and digital technology projects — the Cross River Rail. This landmark initiative is delivering a new 10.2km rail line, including 5.9km of twin tunnels beneath the Brisbane River and CBD, and four cutting-edge underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, and Roma Street.

To support this transformation, we’re rolling out the European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling system. ETCS is a world-class automatic train protection system designed to deliver safe, high-capacity rail operations.

See more about the exciting ETCS project here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAyKNpIKHE8 

Overview of Responsibilities of the role:

• Lead, develop and manage a program of works to enable the ETCS delivery stages
• Act as the key specialist and point of contact in Major Projects regards programs of work being managed during ETCS related product development.
• Work closely with the ETCS technology partner/s to ensure systems, processes and methods are in place
• Ensure that the unit has work plans in place and manage all deliverables required by end users
• Conduct and implement Change and Risk Management activities throughout the project life cycle
• Assume responsibility for compliance with safety frameworks and safety outcomes across the scope of work

What you can bring to the role:

• High level of operational project, change and risk management skills
• High level leadership skill in successful management of multi-disciplinary professionals
• High level of interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills
• Substantial knowledge of the Queensland Rail network and operations
• High level problem solving and analytical skills

 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 Monday 17th November 2025

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.

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