Program Services Director

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 Program Services Director, 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: 

• Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
• Join a rail industry leader
• Collaborative and engaged workplace 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.

We are currently seeking a Program Services Director to join our MPERS team on an initial fixed term basis of 3 years. This is an opportunity to use your railway and leadership experience to lead the accountability for the effectiveness of our project operating model. You will provide strategic leadership and direction to multidisciplinary program support teams to ensure the successful delivery and integration of multiple major projects in the portfolio.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Providing senior leadership of Program Services matters in a rail infrastructure environment
• Act as the point of accountability in ensuring the success of the operating model in the delivery and integration of multiple major projects.
• Liaise and negotiate with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at a strategic level, including the Board, CEO, Executive Leadership team and senior leaders
• Resolution of risks and issues by addressing potentially significant safety, legal, environmental and operational risks at different stages of the project life cycle.

What we are looking for:

• High level of senior leadership experience, strategic thinking and effective management skills.
• High level of skill in the planning and successful delivery of complex programs preferably within in rail
• High level of stakeholder management, influencing, interpersonal, consultation, relationships building and negotiation skills
• High level of skill in strategic and innovative project delivery
• Ability to manage multiple demands effectively through planning, prioritisation, risk identification and management of commercial issues

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 13th October 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.