About the Organisation
Our client is a major player in Australias transport and infrastructure sector delivering large-scale projects across rail civil works and public infrastructure. They are recognised for their technical capability collaborative delivery model and strong commitment to safe and reliable operations. The team culture is supportive high-performing and focused on ensuring seamless execution of complex construction and rail activities.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Occupations Readiness Manager to oversee the planning coordination and delivery of rail occupations and possessions across multiple project interfaces. You will work closely with operational teams contractors and rail authorities to ensure occupation activities are delivered safely efficiently and in alignment with project milestones.
This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced infrastructure environment has strong technical knowledge of rail operations and can lead multi-disciplinary teams through time-critical activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and readiness for rail occupations and possessions
Develop occupation plans including safety protocols contingency strategies and methodology
Coordinate with engineering construction and operational teams to meet occupation requirements
Manage occupation control functions during disruptive works including communications and handback processes
Liaise with operators authorities and stakeholders to obtain required approvals
Oversee risk management safety compliance and operational readiness
Prepare readiness reports briefings and occupation updates for internal and external stakeholders
Support the development of systems procedures and access processes
Provide leadership to teams delivering occupation and access activities
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
35 years experience in rail occupations access management or rail operational planning
Demonstrated experience delivering occupations on major rail or civil infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of rail safety regulations standards and industry practices
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent occupations
Advanced planning organisation and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in high-pressure safety-critical environments
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge
Engineering project management or rail-related qualifications
Experience within Australian rail infrastructure
Strong knowledge of possession planning track access and operational readiness processes
Benefits
Work on nationally significant transport infrastructure
Supportive leadership and opportunities for progression
Access to training development and technical upskilling
Inclusive and diverse team culture
Competitive salary package and additional benefits
Required Skills:
Required Skills & Experience 35 years experience in rail occupations access management or rail operational planning Demonstrated experience delivering occupations on major rail or civil infrastructure projects Strong understanding of rail safety regulations standards and industry practices Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent occupations Advanced planning organisation and stakeholder management skills Experience working in high-pressure safety-critical environments Excellent communication and relationship management skills Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge Engineering project management or rail-related qualifications Experience within Australian rail infrastructure Strong knowledge of possession planning track access and operational readiness processes
Required Education:
Engineering project management or rail-related qualifications Experience within Australian rail infrastructure Strong knowledge of possession planning track access and operational readiness processes
About the OrganisationOur client is a major player in Australias transport and infrastructure sector delivering large-scale projects across rail civil works and public infrastructure. They are recognised for their technical capability collaborative delivery model and strong commitment to safe and re...
About the Organisation
Our client is a major player in Australias transport and infrastructure sector delivering large-scale projects across rail civil works and public infrastructure. They are recognised for their technical capability collaborative delivery model and strong commitment to safe and reliable operations. The team culture is supportive high-performing and focused on ensuring seamless execution of complex construction and rail activities.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Occupations Readiness Manager to oversee the planning coordination and delivery of rail occupations and possessions across multiple project interfaces. You will work closely with operational teams contractors and rail authorities to ensure occupation activities are delivered safely efficiently and in alignment with project milestones.
This role is suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced infrastructure environment has strong technical knowledge of rail operations and can lead multi-disciplinary teams through time-critical activities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and readiness for rail occupations and possessions
Develop occupation plans including safety protocols contingency strategies and methodology
Coordinate with engineering construction and operational teams to meet occupation requirements
Manage occupation control functions during disruptive works including communications and handback processes
Liaise with operators authorities and stakeholders to obtain required approvals
Oversee risk management safety compliance and operational readiness
Prepare readiness reports briefings and occupation updates for internal and external stakeholders
Support the development of systems procedures and access processes
Provide leadership to teams delivering occupation and access activities
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
35 years experience in rail occupations access management or rail operational planning
Demonstrated experience delivering occupations on major rail or civil infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of rail safety regulations standards and industry practices
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent occupations
Advanced planning organisation and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in high-pressure safety-critical environments
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge
Engineering project management or rail-related qualifications
Experience within Australian rail infrastructure
Strong knowledge of possession planning track access and operational readiness processes
Benefits
Work on nationally significant transport infrastructure
Supportive leadership and opportunities for progression
Access to training development and technical upskilling
Inclusive and diverse team culture
Competitive salary package and additional benefits
Required Skills:
Required Skills & Experience 35 years experience in rail occupations access management or rail operational planning Demonstrated experience delivering occupations on major rail or civil infrastructure projects Strong understanding of rail safety regulations standards and industry practices Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent occupations Advanced planning organisation and stakeholder management skills Experience working in high-pressure safety-critical environments Excellent communication and relationship management skills Preferred Qualifications / Knowledge Engineering project management or rail-related qualifications Experience within Australian rail infrastructure Strong knowledge of possession planning track access and operational readiness processes
Required Education:
Engineering project management or rail-related qualifications Experience within Australian rail infrastructure Strong knowledge of possession planning track access and operational readiness processes
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