Lead rail staging, possession planning and network coordination for Cross River Rail. This role supports construction staging strategies, Network Infrastructure States and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver works while maintaining rail operations and aligning with project requirements.

Job details

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)…Your chance to work with the best!

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

The Senior Rail Staging & Possessions Engineer is responsible for planning, developing and implementing construction staging strategies that support project delivery while maintaining rail network operations.

The role provides engineering and technical input across construction staging, possession planning and multidisciplinary project integration, ensuring alignment between construction activities, operational requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Working across engineering, operations and project delivery functions, the role evaluates staging scenarios, identifies risks and supports delivery approaches that minimise impacts to rail services and support delivery outcomes.

The role works closely with Queensland Rail, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and delivery partners to support staged construction methodologies through possession regimes.

This opportunity is offered as a fixed-term contract until September 2028 with possible extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and governance of Cross River Rail Network Infrastructure States to define construction sequencing
• Develop and evaluate construction staging strategies, including contingency planning, to align with the delivery program and operational requirements
• Assess and assure rail possession strategies, including scope, resourcing requirements and delivery readiness
• Participate in constructability, systems integration and multidisciplinary design reviews to identify risks, constraints and opportunities
• Represent the project in governance forums, technical working groups and stakeholder meetings
• Work with Queensland Rail, DTMR, contractors and delivery partners to maintain alignment between staging, operations and project delivery
• Identify, assess and manage risks associated with construction staging and infrastructure transitions

About You:

• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in rail or similar environments, including construction staging, delivery sequencing, Network Infrastructure States and possession planning
• Ability to analyse and interpret engineering, operational and project information across multiple disciplines to support staging and delivery decisions
• Experience reviewing engineering designs, technical documentation and staging strategies, and supporting integration of construction, operational and network requirements
• Experience working with stakeholders including asset owners, operators, contractors, government agencies and project teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support delivery outcomes in a complex project environment
• Bachelor of Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia (desirable)
• Rail experience is highly regarded

Why work with CRRDA?

On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And 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, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Telus Health.

At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.

How To Apply

Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 12^th July 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• PD - Senior Rail Staging & Possessions Engineer - V3 (PDF, 178KB)
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