Senior Manager Asset Integration and Augmentation

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your Opportunity

The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) will deliver 65 new six-car passenger trains, built at a purpose‑built manufacturing facility in Torbanlea. The program is also delivery a maintenance facility at Ormeau to support the 65 new passenger trains. This new modern fleet will provide passengers with more efficient, reliable, and accessible travel across South East Queensland—supporting the region as it grows and prepares for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

We’re offering a 2‑year temporary full‑time opportunity for an experienced systems engineering professional to join the QTMP team as Senior Manager, Asset Integration & Augmentation.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will:

• Lead and manage the safe, effective integration of QTMP assets into the Queensland Rail network.
• Oversee and coordinate key functions including Testing & Deployment, Training, and Operational Readiness.
• Provide strategic direction, technical expertise, and governance across all asset integration activities for this large-scale, complex rail project.
  
  

Your work will directly contribute to the success of one of Queensland’s most significant infrastructure programs, helping shape the future of rail for decades to come.

For further details on QTMP please view the Queensland Government Website. 

About you:

You will be a systems engineering professional with the technical depth and leadership capability to guide the integration of complex rail assets into an existing operational network.

You bring:

• Extensive systems engineering experience within large‑scale, safety‑critical or complex rail projects.
• Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to “speak the language” of engineering while translating concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• A solid understanding of the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and design through to testing, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Ability to integrate new assets into an existing operational environment, ensuring alignment with standards, safety requirements, and network constraints.
• Proven capability in change leadership, particularly in preparing people, processes, and systems for operational readiness.
• Strong interpersonal skills, combining technical credibility with the ability to lead, influence and collaborate effectively.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating with external stakeholders, consultants, and project partners.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Bachelor level or higher desirable).

For further details please view the Position Description

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. 

 That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, to view some of our amazing benefits, please click on this link

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply for the Senior Manager, Asset Integration & Augmentation position via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 3rd February 2026.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. 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. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.