Downer Rail & Transit Systems has over 100 years' rail experience providing end-to-end, innovative transport solutions. Downer Rail & Transit Systems (RTS) has the largest rollingstock capability in Australia.

Downer has been selected as preferred applicant to deliver Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP), the largest investment in new rollingstock in Queensland history. Design, build, and maintenance of 65 brand new trains, design and build of a train manufacturing facility on Fraser Coast of Queensland, design and build of a train depot and stabling yard, a huge boost to local manufacturing and supply chain.

The Technical Director is a project leadership position for a major rollingstock and infrastructure project in Queensland, Australia. This role will work with a key leadership team of 6 and manage up to a direct team of up to 30.

This high-profile role on a 7.1-billion-dollar project is responsible for ensuring the integration of train design, manufacturing facilities, ICT systems for operations, maintenance facilities and Through Life Support (TLS) services. This role manages a team of qualified engineers that oversees the engineering design products delivered by sub-contractors of the project and ensures a fully integrated outcome.

The Technical Director manages resources to perform specific governance and assurance tasks of our supply partners and provides guidance on key decisions concerning project direction, client management and engineering compliance for the project.

Mature negotiation skills are required with associated cross functional engineering knowledge to ensure the project's safety, delivery timelines, costs and quality are maintained.

The Technical Director is responsible for ensuring that approved engineering system and tools are maintained and ensuring overall compliance to regulatory requirements.

Experience

• Must have 15 to 20 years' relevant experience in rollingstock or large infrastructure with rollingstock project delivery.
• Strong experience in the integration of multiple workstreams for a major infrastructure project.
• Experience developing and being accountable for railway safety cases and associated safety documentation.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with all stakeholders, including the ability to conduct detailed investigations and provide clear and decisive results and written reports.
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) and eligible to be registered on Engineer's Australia National Engineering Register and relevant State Engineering Registers.

What we Offer

• Relocation assistance.
• Visa sponsorship if required.
• The ability to work on key rollingstock projects with an Australian industry leader.
• The opportunity to lead an energetic, highly skilled team.
• Permanent full-time position with excellent career progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration, with on-going training and support.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee benefits and wellness program.
• An opportunity to make an impact with a growing and forward-thinking company.
• An opportunity to make a positive impact on climate change.
• A strong commitment to Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors.
• An opportunity to work with an ASX Listed Company.

To be considered for this great opportunity, Apply today!

For more information contact: fionah.bryant1@downergroup.com

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Employment with Downer is subject to a Pre-Employment Medical, and on-going drug and alcohol screening.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity.

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