Program Manager - Railway Integrity

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 Program Manager Railway Integrity / Technical Assurance Manager, 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:  

• Competitive salary plus superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged work place 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.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About this role:

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Project, Engineering, and Rail Safety business group, the Technical Assurance Manager role will see you joining the Systems and Integration team working across several different major projects delivering European Train Control Systems (ETCS), Traffic Management Systems (TMS) and traditional coloured light signalling (Remote Controlled Signalling RCS). You will have a strong background in these technical systems and safety assurance delivery, demonstrable experience in the delivery of complex multi-discipline projects, with the ability to build excellent working relationships with stakeholders.

You can expect some of your responsibilities to include:

• Provide the externally delivered projects under your review with clear direction as to delivery alignment with Queensland Rail Standards
• Plan and determine the compliance status of delivery progress at key milestones across multiple projects   
• Lead the planned assessment of project-delivered assurance artefacts to Queensland Rail
• Represent findings, and issues to provide recommended corrective action at senior governance forums
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the business can accept safe and fit-for-purpose assets

What you must bring to the role:

• High level of knowledge and experience in ETCS, TMS and RCS within a railway environment similar to Queensland Rail.

What you can bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in system engineering, system safety, risk management, assurance and governance principles
• High level of skill in engaging a large range of stakeholders
• High level of leadership, strategic thinking, and management skills
• Extensive knowledge of rail systems and safety case development would be highly favourable

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Progress that Counts 

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 
Your journey matters. Make it with us. 

 
There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future. 
 

Apply for our Program Manager role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 17th August 2025. 
 
Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.  

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au  

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.