Principal Rail Operations Technical Advisor
- Validate operational functionality across rail systems and infrastructure
- Identify risks, impacts and optimisation opportunities
- Support network integration and operational decision making
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
The Principal Rail Operations Technical Advisor provides specialist technical advice and operational assurance to ensure Cross River Rail infrastructure, systems and operational solutions deliver the intended operational outcomes.
The role assesses designs, modelling and operational plans to validate capacity, performance and service requirements both for opening and as the network grows. You will identify how infrastructure, systems and services work together in practice, identifying risks and providing technical advice to support a safe, efficient and integrated rail network.
This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until September 2028 with possible extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead operational assurance across infrastructure, systems and staging to ensure the railway functions as an integrated network
- Deliver operational validation and modelling to assess performance, capacity and service outcomes
- Provide technical input into service planning, timetable development and network capacity analysis
- Review engineering designs and technical documentation to ensure alignment with operational requirements
- Identify operational risks, impacts and optimisation opportunities, including developing mitigation strategies
- Provide expert advice to support decision making, network readiness and operational performance
About You:
- Experience in rail operations, systems, operational integration or major infrastructure delivery
- Strong ability to analyse complex engineering and operational information and translate into clear recommendations
- Experience in operational planning, modelling, validation or network performance assessment
- Ability to identify and manage operational risks, impacts and dependencies
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and project environments
- Degree qualification in Engineering or related discipline highly desirable
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 July 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.
