Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system. About the RoleThis is a senior leadership role providing authoritative oversight of systems assurance and acceptance for the Cross River Rail project. The role sets the strategic direction for systems assurance within the Lead Integrator and ensures assurance activities, evidence and outcomes across delivery packages support safe, compliant and timely acceptance of the integrated railway system.Leading the Delivery Authority’s systems assurance function, the position governs assurance obligations across multiple delivery packages and interfacing parties, including major rail systems and digital signalling. It exercises senior technical judgement, shapes assurance strategy, and sets clear expectations for assurance standards, rigour and acceptance readiness across a complex, multi‑party delivery environment.The role is a key point of accountability with accepting authorities and regulators, building confidence in the project’s assurance approach and readiness for acceptance. It plays a critical role in resolving complex assurance and acceptance issues that could impact safety, regulatory approval or delivery milestones, and in providing clear, evidence‑based advice to senior executives to support informed decision making.This position offers a rare opportunity to lead systems assurance at scale on a city‑shaping rail program, with genuine influence over safety, regulatory outcomes and the legacy assurance framework for a new integrated railway. This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2029 with possible extension. Interstate relocation assistance is available. Key Responsibilities:Provide senior leadership and authoritative oversight of systems assurance and acceptance across the Cross River Rail programLead and develop the systems assurance function within the Lead Integrator, setting clear expectations for assurance quality, rigour and professional standardsLead the integrated program of systems assurance activities supporting acceptance of the railway and ETCS systemsSet the assurance strategy, principles and expectations for delivery partners and interfacing partiesGovern supplier delivery of assurance obligations across tunnels, stations, rail systems and key interfacesProvide senior oversight of assurance evidence including safety management, hazard and risk, RAM, human factors and specialty engineeringLead engagement with accepting authorities and regulators, building and maintaining confidence in assurance outcomesResolve complex assurance and acceptance issues across interfaces, balancing safety, regulatory and delivery prioritiesProvide authoritative assurance advice to senior executives to support decision making, escalation and risk managementLead assurance governance and reporting, providing visibility of assurance status, risks and acceptance readinessAbout You:Extensive senior experience in systems assurance or RAMS management within major rail infrastructure environmentsKnowledge and experience with Rail Safety National Law, the rail regulatory environment, rail transport operator safety management systems and application of standards such as ISO 15288 and EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129.Highly developed relationship management and influencing capability, with demonstrated ability to lead complex assurance conversations and build trust with senior executives, regulators, operators and delivery partnersDemonstrated ability to exercise initiative, lead a team, work independently and adapt to changing priorities and expectationsStrategic leadership capability with sufficient management acumen to balance safety, regulatory, technical and delivery prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice and assurance positions Why work with CRRDA?On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.  How To ApplyPlease submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 19th April 2026. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.Position Description AUD Brisbane 4000

Head of Systems Assurance

  • City shaping infrastructure program
  • High impact role in final delivery phases
  • Convenient CBD office / Flexible work options

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.

Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system.

 

About the Role

This is a senior leadership role providing authoritative oversight of systems assurance and acceptance for the Cross River Rail project. The role sets the strategic direction for systems assurance within the Lead Integrator and ensures assurance activities, evidence and outcomes across delivery packages support safe, compliant and timely acceptance of the integrated railway system.

Leading the Delivery Authority’s systems assurance function, the position governs assurance obligations across multiple delivery packages and interfacing parties, including major rail systems and digital signalling. It exercises senior technical judgement, shapes assurance strategy, and sets clear expectations for assurance standards, rigour and acceptance readiness across a complex, multi‑party delivery environment.

The role is a key point of accountability with accepting authorities and regulators, building confidence in the project’s assurance approach and readiness for acceptance. It plays a critical role in resolving complex assurance and acceptance issues that could impact safety, regulatory approval or delivery milestones, and in providing clear, evidence‑based advice to senior executives to support informed decision making.

This position offers a rare opportunity to lead systems assurance at scale on a city‑shaping rail program, with genuine influence over safety, regulatory outcomes and the legacy assurance framework for a new integrated railway. This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2029 with possible extension. Interstate relocation assistance is available.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide senior leadership and authoritative oversight of systems assurance and acceptance across the Cross River Rail program
  • Lead and develop the systems assurance function within the Lead Integrator, setting clear expectations for assurance quality, rigour and professional standards
  • Lead the integrated program of systems assurance activities supporting acceptance of the railway and ETCS systems
  • Set the assurance strategy, principles and expectations for delivery partners and interfacing parties
  • Govern supplier delivery of assurance obligations across tunnels, stations, rail systems and key interfaces
  • Provide senior oversight of assurance evidence including safety management, hazard and risk, RAM, human factors and specialty engineering
  • Lead engagement with accepting authorities and regulators, building and maintaining confidence in assurance outcomes
  • Resolve complex assurance and acceptance issues across interfaces, balancing safety, regulatory and delivery priorities
  • Provide authoritative assurance advice to senior executives to support decision making, escalation and risk management
  • Lead assurance governance and reporting, providing visibility of assurance status, risks and acceptance readiness

About You:

  • Extensive senior experience in systems assurance or RAMS management within major rail infrastructure environments
  • Knowledge and experience with Rail Safety National Law, the rail regulatory environment, rail transport operator safety management systems and application of standards such as ISO 15288 and EN 50126, EN 50128 and EN 50129.
  • Highly developed relationship management and influencing capability, with demonstrated ability to lead complex assurance conversations and build trust with senior executives, regulators, operators and delivery partners
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, lead a team, work independently and adapt to changing priorities and expectations
  • Strategic leadership capability with sufficient management acumen to balance safety, regulatory, technical and delivery priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice and assurance positions

 

Why work with CRRDA?

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

 

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 19th April 2026.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.

 

 

  • Posted Date 01 Apr 2026
  • Location Brisbane
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided