Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class ‘ETCS' signalling system.This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. About the RoleThe Rail Operations Technical Advisor is responsible for ensuring the infrastructure delivered by the Cross River Rail project meets its intended operational outcomes. This includes assessing how new infrastructure integrates with the broader South East Queensland rail network and how it may impact capacity, journey times, headways, possessions, rollingstock, and stabling operations.Acting as a critical interface between project delivery teams, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders such as Queensland Rail and Transport and Main Roads, this role ensures alignment on operational objectives and supports decision-making throughout the design and delivery phases. The role involves analysing and interpreting technical rail documentation, evaluating network impacts, and providing concise, strategic advice to support successful rail integration.This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of Australia’s most significant rail infrastructure projects, ensuring Cross River Rail delivers an efficient, future-ready transport network for South East Queensland.The successful applicant will be working from our modern corporate office conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. This opportunity is a parental leave contract expected to last until July 2026. Current QLD Government employees who may be interested in secondment are encouraged to apply.  Key Responsibilities:Provide technical rail operations advice, ensuring the infrastructure meets business case and sponsor requirements.Assess and analyse operational risks, identifying mitigations to support successful project delivery.Work closely with project teams, Queensland Rail, and Transport and Main Roads to align infrastructure design with long-term operational goals.Participate in meetings and workshops with stakeholders to influence design and delivery decisions.Develop reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations to support operational outcomes from a technical engineering perspective.Ensure operational outcomes align with project objectives and sponsor requirements.Assess infrastructure design impacts on rail network functionality and efficiency.Work collaboratively with SMEs and stakeholders to achieve alignment on operational objectives. About You:Proven experience supporting the coordination and management of infrastructure project delivery within rail or other transport network/systems.Sound knowledge of rail operations (and the interface with track and civil concepts) or extensive rail operations experience.Ability to analyse and interpret technical rail documentation and data to develop and provide clear and strategic advice on rail operations, design, risks and network outcomes to drive decision making.Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, collaboration and influencing with a broad range of stakeholders.Highly organised with the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced setting.Highly desirable – Professional qualifications in Engineering with relevant experience in rail.  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 2 April 2025. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.Position Description AUD Brisbane 4000

Rail Operations Technical Advisor

  • Align project delivery with long-term rail network goals
  • Parental leave contract until July 2026, QGOV secondment enquiries welcome
  • Corporate CBD Office / Flexible work options

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

Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class ‘ETCS' signalling system.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

 

About the Role

The Rail Operations Technical Advisor is responsible for ensuring the infrastructure delivered by the Cross River Rail project meets its intended operational outcomes. This includes assessing how new infrastructure integrates with the broader South East Queensland rail network and how it may impact capacity, journey times, headways, possessions, rollingstock, and stabling operations.

Acting as a critical interface between project delivery teams, subject matter experts, and key stakeholders such as Queensland Rail and Transport and Main Roads, this role ensures alignment on operational objectives and supports decision-making throughout the design and delivery phases. The role involves analysing and interpreting technical rail documentation, evaluating network impacts, and providing concise, strategic advice to support successful rail integration.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of Australia’s most significant rail infrastructure projects, ensuring Cross River Rail delivers an efficient, future-ready transport network for South East Queensland.

The successful applicant will be working from our modern corporate office conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. This opportunity is a parental leave contract expected to last until July 2026. Current QLD Government employees who may be interested in secondment are encouraged to apply.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical rail operations advice, ensuring the infrastructure meets business case and sponsor requirements.
  • Assess and analyse operational risks, identifying mitigations to support successful project delivery.
  • Work closely with project teams, Queensland Rail, and Transport and Main Roads to align infrastructure design with long-term operational goals.
  • Participate in meetings and workshops with stakeholders to influence design and delivery decisions.
  • Develop reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations to support operational outcomes from a technical engineering perspective.
  • Ensure operational outcomes align with project objectives and sponsor requirements.
  • Assess infrastructure design impacts on rail network functionality and efficiency.
  • Work collaboratively with SMEs and stakeholders to achieve alignment on operational objectives.

 

About You:

  • Proven experience supporting the coordination and management of infrastructure project delivery within rail or other transport network/systems.
  • Sound knowledge of rail operations (and the interface with track and civil concepts) or extensive rail operations experience.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret technical rail documentation and data to develop and provide clear and strategic advice on rail operations, design, risks and network outcomes to drive decision making.
  • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, collaboration and influencing with a broad range of stakeholders.
  • Highly organised with the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced setting.
  • Highly desirable – Professional qualifications in Engineering with relevant experience in rail.

 

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 2 April 2025.

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

  • Posted Date 18 Mar 2025
  • Location Brisbane
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided