TMR is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director to oversee the delivery of the rail portfolio management activities across Southeast Queensland.

Job details

This permanent, full-time role, based in Brisbane, offers a unique opportunity to oversee rail portfolio management activities across Southeast Queensland and contribute to the delivery of a single integrated transport network.

The Director will oversee the sequencing, optimisation, and prioritisation, as well as the commissioning of the various rail infrastructure projects. The role will require identifying, analysing, assessing, and driving change across projects, programs, and initiatives that impact the SEQ rail network.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Manage a team of technical experts to ensure the successful delivery and governance of significant rail infrastructure projects within the portfolio by proactively ensuring the sustainability of the rail network during the upcoming period of significant capital investment within SEQ.
• In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the rail portfolio, including pressure testing program/project staging plans and commissioning strategies.
• Identify, understand, monitor, and assess the key interface and integration issues associated with major rail projects, various programs, and initiatives.
• Use decision support making frameworks and tools to ensure best for portfolio outcomes are achieved by balancing customer needs, program/projects and operations.
• Through the use of data and reporting, proactively understand key threshold levels of critical resources in order to reprioritise and/or maximise the network during disruptions.
• Provide specialist expertise and professional advice to the Executive Director (Rail Portfolio Management Office) on all relevant aspects of the rail portfolio, by preparing
comprehensive options papers, information briefs and artefacts to support decisionmaking and ensure the successful transition, integration, and implementation of major rail projects.

About you:
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:

Mandatory qualifications and conditions:
• Due to this role having access to sensitive data, a criminal history check will be undertaken prior to appointment to the role.

Requirements of the role:
• Experience in delivering major rail projects, including scheduling, track possession, network disruption planning, and the management of rail programs within a large complex organisation.
• Qualifications in one or more of the following: Transport Planning, Engineering, Construction, Program Management, Business or Public Sector Administration.
• Experience in the infrastructure industry is necessary for success in this role, including all aspects of the business of commercial infrastructure delivery and asset management.
• A strong understanding of the rail landscape in Queensland would be highly regarded.

Joining the Delivery Portfolio Management Office unit 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.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/668594/25

Closing Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025

Further information

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

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Documents

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• applicant-guide (2) (PDF, 322KB)
  
  
  668594 25 Role Description v1 (Word, 576KB)