Engineering Manager Strategic Projects

Queensland Rail are excited to offer this 2 year fixed term opportunity for a highly experienced Engineering Manager to join the Strategic Projects Team. This team is responsible for interfacing with External Agencies in the delivery of large rail infrastructure projects such as the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Project, Inland Rail, Kuraby to Beenleigh Rail Upgrade and many more.  This role, along with the team, will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of these significant rail projects.  

Core responsibilities

• Developing Queensland Rail Engineering Management documentation to support the interface with externally delivered significant strategic rail projects, including processes, procedures, standards and specifications.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to build capability and knowledge around Queensland Rail’s engineering interface role, in the delivery of externally delivered significant strategic rail projects, with a focus on developing externally facing requirements. 
• Reviewing project documentation including Design Management plans, project Scope and Technical requirements and all other supporting plans. 
• Facilitating cross discipline engineering interfaces, and integration requirements.
• Facilitating technical workshops and risk assessments.
• Developing technical reports and supporting briefing notes for escalation.

We are looking for candidates who have: 

• A current registration as a Registered Practicing Engineer Queensland.
• 15 years’ experience as an engineer in a relevant engineering discipline. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to produce outcomes
• A high level of skill in developing engineering management documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Substantial experience in developing SFAIRP arguments and safety in design.
• Exposure to Digital Engineering principles and the use of BIM in design and construction environments. 
• A proactive nature, and a willingness to learn and work across different disciplines

The Strategic Projects team is a great place to work and the team has developed a genuine culture of professionalism, trust, caring about what we do, enhancing Queensland Rail’s reputation and looking after each other.  We collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and have a strong culture of openness within the team where each person’s thoughts and views are highly valued. Personal growth and innovation are key components of what we do every day. 

This position is not without its challenges, your ability to remain calm in an often adversarial, intense and fast paced environment along with your exceptional stakeholder communication skills and ability to prioritise and manage your time will ensure your success in this role.

Position Description

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to Strategic Projects Engineering Manager (667) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Tuesday 2 March 2021.

IMPORTANT NOTE: CURRENT QUEENSLAND RAIL EMPLOYEES 

Queensland Rail employees must apply for vacancies via the People Connect solution and not via the external Queensland Rail career site or Seek using one of the following options: 

1. While at home or on the go at anytime, anywhere using the People Connect Solution on a personal device not connected to the Queensland Rail IT network or LAN. Please note you will need to set up Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) on your account profile. There are two options to do this: 

• Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone. 
• If your phone does not support the app, or you do not wish to use an app, you can authenticate by either an automated phone call or a 6-digit verification code received via a text message. 

2. While at work signed via the People Connect solution (Single Sign On) using a Queensland Rail corporate device connected to the Queensland Rail IT network or LAN. 

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.  

Queensland Rail embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way.  We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Kristy Jordan with your specific enquiry on 1800 115 000 or email qrcareers@qr.com.au.  Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.