Manager Signal Asset Renewal
Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000
Queensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.
Position Purpose:
Queensland Rail are recruiting for a Manager Signal Asset Renewal to join the team at our Qantas Drive depot. In this role, you will manage the resources of the section and continually improve the safe delivery of Signalling renewal programs to agreed outcomes providing a quality and commercially competitive service to customers.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide an effective and efficient asset renewal service for Signalling consistent with business requirements and customer's needs and ensure the Section's activities comply with relevant legislation and Queensland Rail policy.
- Manage the rapid development/change of structures and processes to operate as a commercial enterprise.
- Manage workplace, operational and environmental safety in accordance with Queensland Rail's Safety and Environment Management Systems for the Section's staff and activities.
- Manage the assets and inventory of the Section in a safe, effective and efficient manner.
- Manage, monitor and report on the performance of the Section in accordance with established performance measures including ensuring revenues are obtained for the services provided and expenditure is within budget.
- Monitor the performance of staff and provide equitable opportunities for their career development consistent with their abilities and Queensland Rail's business requirements and maintain harmonious working relationships through regular consultation with employees and their representatives.
Key Selection Criteria
- High level of skill in the management and leadership of staff to achieve organisational goals in the provision of all aspects of signalling construction services.
- High level strategic and operational change management skills.
- Extensive knowledge of Construction procedures and processes required for the provision of Asset Renewal services.
- Extensive knowledge of financial management in a diverse business applying the principles of activity based budgeting.
- High level of interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
- Substantial knowledge of project management, quality improvement, safety and risk analysis techniques.
Mandatory Qualifications (If not already held, you will gain these when in position)
- 40007588 All Aboard
- 30000908 Safely Access the Rail Corridor (QNRP)
- 40001627 Building Emergency Procedures
- 40010410 Safety Comes First Always Workshop
- 40009729 Delivering a Pre-Start Briefing Network
- 40008876 Working in the Electrified Territory
- 40008657 NHS Cat 3 ATTP
Join us, where connection counts
If you're looking to take the next step in your Queensland Rail journey and contribute to shaping our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before 11:59 PM (AEST) on 27th of September 2026.
Supporting a diverse workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.
If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact ryan.curry@qr.com.au