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ICT Program Manager

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your opportunity

We’re looking for an innovative and solutions-focused Program Manager with exceptional stakeholder management skills to join our ICT Delivery team in Brisbane.  As the ICT Program Manager, you will proactively partner with our business lines, ensuring clear stakeholder engagement plans, managing project interdependencies, and driving successful business outcomes. 

This role offers an exciting entry point into Program Management for experienced Project Managers seeking career growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse range of projects, from small “minor works” activities to complex business change projects.
• Lead, assist, and support procurement activities and contract negotiations.
• Manage project governance and assurance requirements.
• Effectively manage project funding, forecasting, and associated project administration.

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated experience and innovation with a record of achievements in delivering ICT projects.
• A willingness and desire to coach and mentor junior team members.
• A spirit of collaboration to work with others and deliver the best, cost-effective solutions for Queensland Rail, ICT, and our business customers.
• A high level of resilience.

Please click here for a full position description.

Remuneration & Employment Type

This is a fixed term, fulltime position (ending 30th June 2026), based in Brisbane CBD with a starting base salary of $146,240 (pro rata) plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the ICT Delivery team and contribute to our significant growth phase over the coming years in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Apply for the ICT Program Manager role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59 PM (AEST) on Friday, 4th October 2024.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.

If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Judy Williams at judy.williams@qr.com.au.