Manager Governance

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Rail Full time

Manager Governance & Commercial:

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5826- Date: 25 Jul 2023- Location: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000- Company: Queensland RailQueensland Rail is partnering with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to deliver its Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP.) The program includes the design and manufacture of new trains to cater for the growing demand for rail services within Southeast Queensland.

The new trains will be manufactured and maintained in Queensland thus creating jobs in the rail industry and associated supply chains.


We are currently seeking a driven Manager Governance and Commercial to lead and manage the development and implementation of governance frameworks, contractual and commercial items relating to the QTMP ensuring commercial, contractual and regulatory compliance.


Position responsibilities:

  • Build and maintain the ongoing engagement and management of critical internal and external stakeholder relationships (including Queensland Government and other external bodies) associated with the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program to allow for strategic business critical decisions.
  • Lead and take primary accountability for the development and implementation of Queensland Train Manufacturing Program governance frameworks.
  • Manage governance activities across delivery and enabling functions to ensure project deliverables and project benefits are realised and integrated across the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program and aligned to Queensland Rail's policies and procedures.
  • Lead the development of risk assessments and risk registers for all aspects of the program and report on the status of risk controls in line with contemporary / organisational risk frameworks.
  • Actively manage legislative, contractual, governance and regulatory compliance through the life of the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program to ensure risk mitigation and benefit realisation related to the various agreements in place for the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.
  • Manage monthly program reporting including financial, schedule, and risk reporting.
  • Provide leadership and direction to team members to ensure effective support while providing strategic advice and an escalation point on evaluation of contractual and commercial issues.

About you:


Your previous contract and commercial management experience will stand you in good stead for this role, while your drive and stakeholder influencing skills will help ensure your success.

Previous rail experience would be highly regarded but is not essential.

You will also possess:

  • High level of skill in developing and implementing policies governance frameworks across large and complex major projects.
  • High level of skill in the successful negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of complex Government and Commercial arrangements.
  • High level of conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills; particularly in relation to developing and maintaining contracts and commercial agreements while continuing to assess performance and provide advice to key stakeholders.
  • Extensive knowledge of legislation, governance, regulatory and other contractual requirements in a commercial environment.
Position Description


This role is initially being offered on a fixed-term contract basis until 30th June 2027, with the possibility of extension.


The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.


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