Works Management Co-ordinator (West)

Based in Toowoomba, you will be responsible for Resourcing and Supervising Maintenance plans for the Network Regional Facilities Team as part of the total asset management cycle, Co-ordinate work programs with staff and Manage the Standards & legislative compliance of Queensland Rail's above rail assets including, stations, facilities and infrastructure assets.

Queensland Rail is an integrated customer and rail infrastructure business servicing the passenger, tourism, resources and freight customer markets throughout Queensland.  The organisation aims to be the safest, best performing and most customer focused railway in Australia.

At Queensland Rail we believe safety comes first. Always.

About the role

• Understand Operational asset requirements and strategic plan for all Queensland Rail assets in Network Regional in order to manage the implementation of the Facilities maintenance plans.
• Keep up to date with building codes, acts, regulations and industry standards to ensure that Queensland Rail's assets are compliant and fit for purpose.
• Perform Compliance and Quality Assurance audits and inspections for the region to ensure maintenance plans are being carried out optimising cost efficiency for Queensland Rail's stakeholders.
• Assist the Manager Facilities Asset & Services in conducting the strategic asset review tours as part of the total asset management cycle in order to create a 1-5-year maintenance plans for Queensland Rail's assets including associated costs and budgets, then from the information gathered develop asset management strategy plans.
• Build partnerships with Lines of Business and service providers to provide cost effective solutions for their assets by meeting on a regular basis to discuss their asset maintenance and strategic plans.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local Managers and supervisors in order to be able to respond quickly to their changes in requirements to the maintenance plan and check for their satisfaction on the work performed.
• Champion Queensland Rail's policies, procedures, programs, legislative changes and compliance needs in relation to safety requirements and Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours, lead and motivate staff within the region to provide a proactive and responsive service to our customers.
• Prepare and negotiate regional plans and budgets as well as the management of the delivery and reporting of outcomes against these plans.
• Develop and implement a condition monitoring framework and other data collection and business systems to support best practice asset compliance and decision making including the development and management of the annual maintenance and five-year demand plans.

About you

• You will need to have a high level of skill in managing a small team of staff, planning, managing compliance activities and organising workplaces in relation to resourcing staff, equipment and materials.
• Extensive knowledge of asset management procedures, building codes, acts and regulations.
• High level of interpersonal, negotiating, consultation, communication and decision-making skills working with diverse business and technical representatives and external stakeholders.
• High level of skill in asset compliance assessment in line with agreed standards and legislative requirements.
• Substantial skill in the use of computer systems in relation to asset management, time management and finance.
• Knowledge of and willingness to commit to and work within Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviours.
• Operate in an autonomous manner by exercising initiative and independent judgement within policy guidelines set by the Manager Facilities Assets & Services.
• Be available for call-out outside normal working hours.
• Attend further training as directed
• Travel throughout the state on a regular basis.
• Cert III or IV in Building & Construction would be highly desirable.

Position description

The starting salary range on offer for this role is $110437

Benefits on offer

• Great team-based work environment.
• Competitive Salary Packaging.
• Generous superannuation scheme.

If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience please apply to Works Management Co-ordinator (West) (410) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button.  Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm 1st March 2021.  

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, 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 Colette Brock 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.