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Track and Civil Lead

  • Full-time
  • Rail & Metro
  • Brisbane QLD
  • On-site

Job Description

About the Role

Queensland Rail is excited to offer the opportunity for a Track & Civil Lead to join the team on a full-time, fixed term arrangement until 2031. This role is part of the Wave Project and will initially be based in Brisbane, transitioning to Beerwah from April 2027.

In this role, you will lead engineering capability and drive efficient project delivery across the full lifecycle—from design and renewals to implementation, testing, and commissioning. You’ll support the successful delivery of integrated rail infrastructure projects while aligning with Queensland Rail’s broader operational and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Purpose That Counts – some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead track and civil engineering services to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Coach and mentor teams to drive quality outcomes, innovation, and effective stakeholder engagement
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, governance frameworks, and quality management systems
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to achieving project targets, performance outcomes, and continuous improvement

Requirements

People Who Count – What you will bring
• Extensive experience across the full project lifecycle including design, renewals, implementation, testing, and commissioning of rail infrastructure
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams while delivering practical, business-focused technical solutions that create commercial value
• Strong capability in guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes within complex regulatory and operational environments
• Demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement, innovation, and compliance with safety, regulatory, and organisational requirements

About The Company

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

Why Queensland Rail?
We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:
• Competitive salary plus 12.75% superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympic
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work-life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

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Job Details

Employer Name

Queensland Rail

Salary / Pay Rate $ per Hour

Closing Date

01/07/2026

Job Status

Open

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