Director (Rail Planinng)

Transport and Main Roads (Organisation site )
Transport Planning Projects;
Transport Strategy and Planning;
Policy Planning and Investment;
Brisbane CBD

We are seeking a proactive, energetic and agile Director to join our diverse and inclusive Rail Planning Team at the Department of Transport and Main Roads. In therole of Director (Rail Planning) you you will lead a highly skilled and multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of complex rail planning projects, encompassing passenger,freight and long-distance rail.

TMR is an organisation which offers professional development, a variety of interesting and challenging work statewide, a safe, healthy, and secure workplace, with flexible work and lifestyle options.

If you're passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership and strategic skills, we encourage you to apply.

You will be responsible for long term network visioning and strategy and be skilled in leading delivery of detailed investigations for individual planning projects through the Project Assessment Framework (PAF).

You will be required to develop partnerships with key stakeholders, including within TMR and across government to successfully deliver a program of high-priority rail planning projects.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic and operational support to the Executive Director (Transport Planning Projects), General Manager (Transport Strategy and Planning), and Deputy Director-General (Policy, Planning and Investment) to ensure the successful execution of state-wide rail planning projects, coordinating with central agencies, TMR Regional Offices, and Translink Division.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing TMR in various working groups, forums and committees.
- Providing high level technical advice and guidance in relation to rail planning and/or rail planning studies being undertaken by the team, other parts of TMR and/or external parties.
- Ensure planning activities include community, industry and government
stakeholder consultation in accordance with TMR requirements.
- Developing and maintaining 'leading edge' rail planning knowledge and capability within TMR.

We recognise and celebrate that everyone is unique and seek the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities.

To thrive in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:
- A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as town planning, transport planning, civil engineering, or a related discipline would be highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience as a strategic thinker and problem solver, including in the context of land use and transport planning.
- Proven experience in building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and lead a high-performing team in a changing environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, written and verbal communication skills.
- Good knowledge and understanding or ability to acquire knowledge and understanding rail planning issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Additional Benefits this role offers:
- Work and Life balance, flexible work arrangements and a working from home option.
- Beautiful City location close to the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with just over a 10 minute walk from Central Station.
- Work with a supportive team, with a high level of training and development invested in each staff member
- Generous leave and superannuation

Joining the Rail Planning team will give you a down-to-earth working environment with a highly skilled and collaborative team, along with competitive remuneration, training and benefits. There will be a wide range of opportunities for you to grow and develop your skills and progress your career. So, if you love working in a dynamic and ambitious environment, our team is for you.

Please tell us about any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies, that will better enable you to shine.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/569366/24

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Keyword
  Please use for wildcard searches.
• Search exact phrase
  Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords.
• Location
  Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options
• Occupational group
  Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options

Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs

• Minimum
• Maximum

Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.