Team Leader Structures Assets Engineering

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Rail Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Team Leader Structures Assets Engineering role at Queensland Rail.

Queensland Rail is seeking a driven and technically capable Team Leader – Structures Asset Engineering to lead a team of engineers delivering end-to-end engineering solutions for critical rail infrastructure. This is a leadership role within a specialist team.

Responsibilities
  • First point of contact for allocating engineering resources and supporting the delivery of asset management strategies across structural assets including rail bridges, road overbridges, pedestrian bridges, culverts, tunnels, and retaining structures.
  • Provide expert guidance to the Structures Asset Manager, Structures Maintenance Manager, and field teams ensuring technical integrity and safety across maintenance and new project works.
  • Hands-on engineering leadership: manage a team (example: four engineers plus graduate rotations), support field maintenance teams, conduct site inspections, and allocate resources for critical works.
  • Lead engineering design reviews, project alignment, and strategy for aging structures assets.
  • Collaborate with asset owners, designers, and third-party contractors.
What you will bring

Essential

  • Proven experience leading complex structural engineering work and providing technical guidance to emerging engineers, ideally within rail, transport, or other complex infrastructure environments
  • Strong knowledge of structural design principles and relevant Australian standards
  • Demonstrated ability to lead engineering outcomes while influencing and aligning stakeholders across maintenance, project delivery, and asset management functions

Skills and experience that will help you thrive

  • Experience working in rail infrastructure or similarly regulated environments
  • Practical experience in construction or on-site delivery
  • Understanding of whole-of-life asset management principles
  • Strong project management capabilities, including task prioritisation and resource coordination

Formal qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil or Structural)
  • Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ)
  • Valid Driver's Licence – travel to various work sites

Note: If your qualification was issued overseas, ensure alignment with the Washington Accord and assessment by Engineers Australia as meeting the entry-level competency standard.

Location and Work Environment
  • Brisbane location
  • Work across office and on-site environments
  • Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week
  • Some weekend work and travel may be required
Why Queensland Rail?
  • Leadership opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering team
  • Diverse and meaningful project portfolio – both new infrastructure and legacy assets
  • Worksite involvement – combine technical and practical application
  • Flexible work options
  • Competitive remuneration with potential overtime, allowances, and on-call bonuses
  • Long-term career prospect with a company with a long history
Benefits
  • Base salary starts at $160,900 (PT5.1) plus 12.75% Superannuation
  • Up to 100% reimbursement for eligible professional membership fees
  • Clear career pathways, innovative projects and professional development opportunities
  • Exclusive discounts and services through QRI Lifestyle
  • Wellbeing support and access to Fitness Passport membership

Application: Please apply to Team Leader Structures Assets Engineering via Queensland Rail website by the stated deadline.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
  • Truck Transportation, Rail Transportation, and Oil, Gas, and Mining

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