The purpose of the Rail Interface Program Manager is to lead the development, implementation, and management of critical interface programs between TMR, Queensland Rail (QR) and key stakeholders.

Job details

This role ensures seamless integration, collaboration, and communication across multiple projects and programs, supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes aligned with Queensland Government priorities.

Some of your responsibilities will include:
• Lead the establishment and ongoing management of program‑level financial oversight frameworks for QR-TMR interface arrangements, ensuring transparency, control and accountability across multiple projects.
• Monitor and manage financial performance across projects being led by the Rail Infrastructure Delivery Office, including budgets, forecasts, expenditure, variances and cost‑to‑complete, working closely with the finance team as required.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior leadership on financial risks, emerging cost pressures and funding implications arising from interface activities and agreements.
• Lead the drafting, negotiation and management of commercial and interface agreements between TMR and delivery partners, ensuring financial obligations, cost sharing and accountabilities are clearly defined and actively monitored.
• Ensure QR and TMR meet their financial and contractual accountabilities, including performance monitoring against agreed milestones, deliverables and funding approvals.
• Establish and maintain governance, assurance and reporting processes, including financial reporting, shared risk management and escalation pathways.
• Facilitate high‑level engagement and negotiation with QR, TMR and delivery partners to resolve financial, commercial and interface issues affecting project outcomes.
• Prepare high‑quality financial and performance briefings, providing timely insights on program status, risks and outcomes.
• Lead and influence multidisciplinary teams to strengthen commercial discipline, financial rigour and value‑for‑money outcomes across the program.

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706523/26

Closing Date: Friday, 20 November 2026

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 (PDF, 314KB)
  
  
  706523 26 Role Description (Word, 578KB)
  Role Description