Principal Operational Readiness Adviser

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 a Principal Operational Readiness Advisor, 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: 

•    Starting salary of $146,000 plus 12.75% superannuation contribution.
•    Work life balance via flexible approach to work with WFH options
•    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.
•    Professional development and leadership opportunities

Queensland Rail’s Operational Readiness and Integration team, as part of Major Projects Integration, works collaboratively across the business to understand the operational impacts associated with the implementation of the LGCFR project.

We are currently seeking a Principal Adviser Operational Readiness to join our MPI team on an initial 2 year fixed term basis. This is an opportunity to use your railway or skillset in program/project delivery, analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and planning to optimise the delivery of the LGCFR Operational Readiness program of works and support the whole-of-business strategic alignment of the program.

Given the scale of this challenging program, multiple opportunities may become available.

About the role:

• Work with senior management and integration managers to develop and manage the implementation of operational readiness artefacts such as operational readiness plans, schedules, risk assessments and scoping documentation for the project.
• Work with senior management, integration managers and their supporting teams to critically analyse and develop program frameworks processes, tools and documents suitable for the planning and delivery of the projects operational readiness and business integration program of works.
• Provide direct support to senior management and integration managers by leading the delivery of targeted priority initiatives within the program, including engagement with the SEQ business, the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority and its Contractors as required.
• Plan and monitor operational readiness activity for change events across disciplines within the Business Integration team, influence and negotiate across the broader Queensland Rail, Major Projects Integration, and Contractor teams to ensure they are completed to the required standard within program constraints.
• Develop and reinforce team relationships within the Major Projects Integration team, Queensland Rail business units to map and optimise planning and execution of operational readiness activities.
• Establish the framework for reporting against each key operational readiness milestone through consolidated reporting processes that allow for aggregated analysis and integrate with SEQ whole of business reporting.
• Maintain and execute processes to ensure program documentation, reports, processes and lessons learnt are relevant, accurate, complete and accessible.
• Prepare papers, presentations, plans and other documentation in support of program development, implementation and change management as required.

What we are looking for:

• High level of skill in analysing and managing complex project and program issues, and identifying value-adding, business focused solutions.
• Extensive knowledge in the delivery of, and operational readiness for rail projects.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with particular focus on writing and/or editing complex business documentation, within a project environment.
• High level of skill in the management and coordination of stakeholders including leadership, motivation, negotiation and delegation skills.
• Substantial level of knowledge and understanding of the principles, strategies and frameworks of project management and operational readiness methodologies.

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 26th January 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.

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.