Senior Stations and Network Changes Manager
- Represent CRRDA with senior government stakeholders and agencies
- Lead delivery of major station openings and network disruptions
- Corporate CBD Office / Flexible working 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 is a catalyst for wider rail transformation underway across the 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, with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also tasked with multiple supporting projects and activities, including 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 world-class digital train signalling system.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute to region-shaping infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to lead the strategic delivery of customer-facing network changes on one of Queensland’s most complex and high-impact infrastructure programs. You will drive the coordination of major rail network disruptions and the operationalisation of new and upgraded stations across the Cross River Rail project.
The role provides leadership and oversight across two dedicated streams, Network Changes and Station Changes, through direct management of their respective managers. It ensures these teams are aligned and resourced to deliver complex, high-impact change events. Coordination across both streams is critical to managing cumulative impacts and maintaining accessibility, service continuity and operational readiness.
A key focus of the role is identifying and managing risks related to network disruptions and station openings. You will work closely with Government agencies including with Queensland Rail and TMR, while leading the development and refinement of governance, assurance and reporting frameworks that support effective decision-making and successful day-of-operations execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic planning and execution of station openings, closures and major service disruptions
- Manage the Network and Station Change teams to ensure coordinated delivery aligned with project milestones and operational objectives.
- ·Oversee operational readiness planning and real-time event execution, including "day of operations" coordination and escalation.
- Establish and maintain governance, assurance and risk frameworks that support informed, timely and accountable decision-making.
- Mitigate cumulative impacts of concurrent construction activities on customer access and network performance.
- Represent CRRDA in high-level stakeholder forums, governance groups, and incident/event briefings.
- Ensure accurate, timely reporting to executive leadership and ministerial offices.
- Lead post-event reviews and continuous improvement cycles across both program streams.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and drive collaboration across government agencies and delivery partners, while balancing customer, operational and project needs.
- Provide leadership, coaching and capability development to the Network and Station Change Managers and broader team.
About You:
- Proven ability to lead and develop teams in the execution of complex works programs with significant operational and customer impacts.
- Strong knowledge of public transport operations, with experience managing major network disruptions and/or the introduction of new infrastructure or assets.
- Advanced stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at senior levels across government agencies, contractors and internal teams.
- High-level planning, risk management and prioritisation skills, with a track record of delivering in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise, high-quality reports, briefings and presentations.
- Strong adaptability and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and deliver practical solutions under pressure.
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 24 August 2025.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.
