Talent Street is seeking multiple Project Managers to assist one of our Queensland Government clients to deliver major Rail planning projects.

Previous experience as project manager in Rail planning and/or rail infrastructure design is required.

This is a long term contract until December 2026 (with possible extension). Based in Brisbane, this role requires to be based here and won't accommodate full remote work.

The responsibilities of the Project Managers include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring planning and projects are guided by, and work towards, the department’s strategic objectives and vision for the rail network.
• Supporting the department in the efficient delivery of major rail planning projects within overarching programs and through the project lifecycle, from rail corridor identification through to project appraisals using the Queensland Government's Project Assessment Framework (PAF).
• Supporting the department in the management of major rail planning projects to ensure high quality project outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Assisting in preparing scoping documents, project plans, and procurement documentation.
• Guiding specialist technical consultant services engaged by the client to deliver technical activities, studies and investigations.
• Developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Involvement in project governance group meetings, including leading groups as required, acting as secretariat, preparation of minutes and agenda, and developing and delivering presentations.
• Providing general technical rail and transport infrastructure advice.
• Assisting in the development of project correspondence, briefing materials, project communications plans and collateral, as required.
• Briefing Ministers, local, state and federal elected representatives, senior government officers (at all levels), and similar officials, as required.
• Identifying and managing reputational and delivery risks.
• Assisting in completing project reporting, scheduling and risk registers.
• Delivering mentoring and professional development to the Rail Planning team, and contributing to the improved productivity of the department's business.

Relevant skills, experience and knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability, including previous relevant experience and performance, in rail planning and/ or rail infrastructure design.
• Demonstrated ability to project manage large, complex transport planning projects.
• Proven knowledge and/or ability to deliver projects within Queensland's Project Assessment Framework (PAF).
• Number and nature of similar rail projects the personnel has worked on with relevant, significant personal achievements on these projects.
• Ability to independently apply planning and design skills and knowledge to develop solutions that meet client requirements and contributed to the development of others. 
• Demonstrated understanding of current issues, constraints, and opportunities associated with planning major rail initiatives in South East Queensland, related projects and relevant stakeholders.

Approach to program, project and quality management:

• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects to achieve best practice outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively manage performance to deliver projects within budget and timeframes, and to produce high quality deliverables/ outputs.
• Ability to apply a high level of understanding of project risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects in partnership with key stakeholders including all three tiers (federal/state/local) of Government.
• Ability to self-direct (i.e. can independently decide on a course of action to achieve objectives) and works flexibly without supervision (i.e. effectively manages new and unexpected events and demonstrates judgement about when to escalate issues).
• Ability to accurately read situations and group dynamics, navigate complex and ambiguous environments in the absence of complete information, understand areas of stakeholder sensitivity and risk, and use judgement when deciding how to proceed.
• Ensure continuity and availability over the contract period.Ability to proactively manage probity and confidentiality issues.

If you have previous experience in Rail Projects and are available for your next challenge, please apply directly online with an updated resume.