Transport Network Changes Manager

Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class 'ETCS' signalling system.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
About the Role
The Transport Network Changes Manager is responsible for leading the successful coordination and delivery of customer-facing network changes across roads, active transport, and public transport throughout the staging of the Cross River Rail project. This critical role ensures construction activities are carried out with mínimal impact on commuters while maintaining accessibility and service levels.
Managing a multi-disciplinary team, the scope of network changes includes oversight of extended rail network closures to support construction and the introduction of new and upgraded stations into service. Alignment of network change planning and readiness activities will be a key focus requiring extensive engagement with both internal project teams and key government and transport agencies. This is a unique opportunity to work with industry leaders on a project central to Brisbane's future
**Key Responsibilities**:
Maintain strategic oversight of the network change program in relation to CRR construction program and determine and allocate work priorities.
Develop governance materials such as risk assessments and assurance documentation to support project milestones.
Proactively manage risks, issues, and operational impacts, ensuring alignment with the overall construction schedule.
Maintain stakeholder engagement with transport partners ensuring correct information flows and inputs received to support network changes.
Prepare correspondence and briefings on planned and unplanned network changes to Executive team and Minister's office.
Oversee the day-of-operations management for network changes and conduct lessons learnt exercises post-implementation.
**About You**:
Extensive experience in leading complex network changes across public transport interfacing with key stakeholders to achieve critical milestones.
Strong risk and issues management capabilities and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and mitigating challenges.
Advanced stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to collaborate and influence across multiple agencies and technical teams.
Highly organised, adaptable, and results-driven, with a track record of meeting critical milestones in dynamic environments.
Ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal communication including high level advice that is rigorously considered.
Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams
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.
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