Lead the program performance reporting function for Cross River Rail, bringing together schedule, cost, risk, change and milestone information to give senior leaders a clear view of delivery. Working across project teams, program controls and delivery partners, you will set reporting standards, lead performance reviews and apply constructive challenge to strengthen the quality of information supporting executive decisions. Lead a specialist team and improve reporting practices as the program progresses through delivery, integration and readiness for passenger services.

Job details

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.

Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland.

The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. These include accessibility rebuilds for eight surface stations, construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast; upgrades for stabling yards; track works and surface rail enhancements; and the introduction of a new ETCS digital signalling system.

About the Role

Lead the reporting function within our Governance and Reporting team, giving senior leaders an integrated, reliable view of program delivery and the information they need to make timely decisions.

Working closely with the Deputy Director, Program Performance Office, you will bring together information across schedule, cost, risk, issues, change, dependencies and key milestones. Your focus will extend beyond reporting current status to understanding trends, testing forecasts and bringing emerging issues, decisions and actions into focus.

You will lead a small team of reporting specialists and work closely with Project Directors, program controls teams and delivery partners. Using your strong understanding of program delivery and reporting, you will work collaboratively to strengthen reporting standards, constructively challenge information and build shared accountability for reporting quality across the Delivery Authority. This opportunity is offered as a fixed term contract until March 2029.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the program performance reporting function, setting clear methodology, standards, responsibilities and quality expectations to produce consistent, timely reporting that supports informed decisions
• Manage the end-to-end reporting cycle, including planning, input requirements, review, assurance, approvals and governance sequencing, to ensure timely delivery
• Apply project and program management methodologies, PMO disciplines and project controls knowledge to integrate and critically assess information across schedule, cost, risk, issues, change, dependencies, and milestones
• Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and delivery partners, using constructive challenge to improve reporting quality and maintain shared accountability
• Coordinate and facilitate performance reviews that examine trends, forecasts, root causes and interdependencies, with clear decisions and agreed actions
• Oversee the consolidation and presentation of executive and governance reporting packs ensuring information is clear, consistent and aligned with approved baselines
• Improve reporting frameworks, templates and processes
• Lead and develop the reporting team, manage competing priorities and build reporting capability across the organisation

About You:

• Senior level experience with the delivery of executive program or project performance reporting within a large, complex program or project delivery environment
• Strong knowledge of project and program management methodologies and PMO practices, with the ability to bring delivery information together into an integrated view of performance
• Demonstrated ability to establish and improve reporting frameworks, cycles and governance products that support executive decisions and effective program management
• Credibility and confidence to work with senior leaders, technical specialists and delivery partners, facilitate productive discussions and constructively challenge information
• Strong analytical skills and professional judgement, enabling you to identify material trends, inconsistencies, emerging risks and their implications for delivery
• Proven people leadership skills, with the ability to set direction, develop team members and manage priorities
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills, including the ability to turn complex information into concise executive reporting under tight timeframes

Why work with CRRDA?

As we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.

Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management and salary packaging.

Further information

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

How To Apply Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 25 November 2026. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.

Documents

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

• PD - Program Performance Reporting Manager - V2 - Oct 26 (PDF, 165KB)
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