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 Department of Transport and Main Road. 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 RoleThe Transport Network Changes Manager is responsible for leading the successful coordination and delivery of customer-facing network changes across roads, active transport, and public transport throughout the staging of the Cross River Rail project. This critical role ensures construction activities are carried out with minimal impact on commuters while maintaining accessibility and service levels.Managing a multi-disciplinary team, the scope of network changes includes oversight of extended rail network closures to support construction and the introduction of new and upgraded stations into service. Alignment of network change planning and readiness activities will be a key focus requiring extensive engagement with both internal project teams and key government and transport agencies. This is a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders on a project central to Brisbane’s futureThis is a fixed term contract position until 30 November 2028 with possible extension.Key Responsibilities:Maintain strategic oversight of the network change program in relation to CRR construction program and determine and allocate work priorities.Facilitate multi-agency working groups ensuring the application of robust governance and decision-making frameworks and processes.Develop governance materials such as risk assessments and assurance documentation to support project milestones.Proactively manage risks, issues, and operational impacts, ensuring alignment with the overall construction schedule.Maintain stakeholder engagement with transport partners ensuring correct information flows and inputs received to support network changes.Prepare correspondence and briefings on planned and unplanned network changes to Executive team and Minister’s office.Oversee the day-of-operations management for network changes and conduct lessons learnt exercises post-implementation.About You:Extensive experience in leading complex network changes across public transport interfacing with key stakeholders to achieve critical milestones.Strong risk and issues management capabilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating challenges.Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and influence across multiple agencies and technical teams.Highly organised, adaptable, and results-driven, with a track record of meeting critical milestones in dynamic environments.Ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal communication including high level advice that is rigorously considered.Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teamsWhy 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 24th February 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

Transport Network Changes Manager

  • Engage with high-level stakeholders to deliver seamless customer outcomes
  • Manage major rail closures and station openings for the project
  • Join a city-shaping infrastructure project transforming SEQLD

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 Department of Transport and Main Road. 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 Transport Network Changes Manager is responsible for leading the successful coordination and delivery of customer-facing network changes across roads, active transport, and public transport throughout the staging of the Cross River Rail project. This critical role ensures construction activities are carried out with minimal impact on commuters while maintaining accessibility and service levels.

Managing a multi-disciplinary team, the scope of network changes includes oversight of extended rail network closures to support construction and the introduction of new and upgraded stations into service. Alignment of network change planning and readiness activities will be a key focus requiring extensive engagement with both internal project teams and key government and transport agencies. This is a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders on a project central to Brisbane’s future

This is a fixed term contract position until 30 November 2028 with possible extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain strategic oversight of the network change program in relation to CRR construction program and determine and allocate work priorities.
  • Facilitate multi-agency working groups ensuring the application of robust governance and decision-making frameworks and processes.
  • Develop governance materials such as risk assessments and assurance documentation to support project milestones.
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, and operational impacts, ensuring alignment with the overall construction schedule.
  • Maintain stakeholder engagement with transport partners ensuring correct information flows and inputs received to support network changes.
  • Prepare correspondence and briefings on planned and unplanned network changes to Executive team and Minister’s office.
  • Oversee the day-of-operations management for network changes and conduct lessons learnt exercises post-implementation.

About You:

  • Extensive experience in leading complex network changes across public transport interfacing with key stakeholders to achieve critical milestones.
  • Strong risk and issues management capabilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating challenges.
  • Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and influence across multiple agencies and technical teams.
  • Highly organised, adaptable, and results-driven, with a track record of meeting critical milestones in dynamic environments.
  • Ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal communication including high level advice that is rigorously considered.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams

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 24th February 2026.

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

  • Posted Date 17 Feb 2026
  • Location Brisbane
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided