Senior Technical Assurance Manager

Senior Technical Assurance Manager

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 Senior Technical Assurance Manager, you stand at the forefront of guaranteeing the technical quality and integrity of engineering projects, ensuring that all systems perform reliably and in accordance with stringent industry standards.

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. You will have a strong background in 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:

• Lead the planning and execution of QR assessment of externally delivered projects technical assurance progress, providing clear direction as to delivery alignment with Queensland Rail Standards
• Ensure consistent and comprehensive compliance review, enabling status of delivery progress at key milestones across multiple projects   
• Manage the identification and rectification systemic or specific findings, escalating issues to provide recommended corrective action at senior governance forums
• Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the business can accept safe and fit-for-purpose assets effectively

What you can bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge and leadership experience in system engineering, system safety, risk management, assurance and governance principles
• Expert engagement of broad range of stakeholders
• Extensive leadership experience, strategic thinking, and management skills
• Extensive knowledge of rail systems and safety case development would be highly favourable

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 28th July 2024

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.