About us

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.

SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can't do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we're at it, we will be shaping your future too.

About the opportunity

We’re a team of innovators and problem-solvers tackling IT challenges head-on, especially in the fast-paced world of construction technology. Think digital engineering systems, cutting-edge project management tools, and more. We’re on a mission to revolutionise how IT powers construction – and we need your expertise to make it happen!

Reporting to the Lead, Technology Project Delivery, your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of specific projects, with primary responsibility for achieving expected outcomes according to agreed deliverables, scope, schedule, budget and quality standards, ensuring the identification and management of risks and issues
• Participating in procurement activities such as tenders, variations, renewal and selection of suppliers based on the requirements of the project
• Planning, scheduling and executing projects, ensuring project plans, schedules and reporting are aligned with Project Management Office (PMO) framework and governance
• Forecasting and estimating cost and internal and external resourcing to support medium- and long-term PMO planning
• Engaging with multiple stakeholders across the internal business groups to deliver strategic projects and business solutions to proactively improve the maturity, capability and resilience of the Technology Project Delivery function
• Ensuring plans, schedules and tasks are continually reviewed and improved throughout the project lifecycle to production transition
• Developing and overseeing change and communications artifacts and plan for seamless delivery and execution of project on impacted users
• Effectively closing completed projects and handing over to operations and support

This is a permanent, full-time role. You will work in a hybrid work model with access to a range of flexible working arrangements.

For more information, please refer to the position description.

About you

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, guide and motivate the project team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to use various communication media to convey information in ways that maximises understanding of key messages for stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to quickly develop relationships and credibility with the business, senior management and technical resources and maintain those relationships for the duration of the project lifecycle
• Outstanding project management and continuous improvement skills with a high-level of attention to detail and the ability to create and maintain high-quality project control artifacts
• Previous experience managing transition and transformation projects
• Extensive experience working in agile and advance projects delivery methodologies with a thorough understanding of information and communications technology and its application to business
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects in a construction industry aligned tech-stack
• Industry standard project management certification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner and PMP or ability to achieve the certification within 12 months of commencement (desirable)
• Exposure to construction industry related systems and technologies (e.g. digital engineering systems, construction design management systems, deliverable management systems) (desirable)

Why join us

• The opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking public transport initiative
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment with experts from various fields
• Career growth opportunities within a highly respected authority
• Generous leave entitlements
• An emphasis on work-life balance
• High-performing team environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Committed to safety and wellbeing
• Training and development opportunities

Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.

For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process.

SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated.

How to apply

Please click Apply Now to submit your application online. Please include a resume and a one-page cover letter. We want to know why you want to work for the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and taking into account the key selection criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.

Please note that appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment screening check.

Applications close Australian Eastern Daylight Time 11:59pm Sunday 2 February 2025