Operational Readiness Advisor

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

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Internal and external stakeholder management to coordinate the alignment of operational readiness outcomes and integration of the CRR into the wider public transport network.
- Work collaboratively with SMEs and other technical advisors across a range of disciplines to develop operational readiness responses, plans and strategies.
- Work with internal resources including the Technical Assurance, Testing & Commissioning and Integrated Schedule teams to ensure effective coordination of operational readiness activities.
- Work with QR and contractors to ensure operational readiness deliverables are produced and supplied to schedule.
- Participate in governance, risk and other project meetings.
- Facilitate and participate in workshops, meetings and working groups with key stakeholders to ensure agreed operational requirements and outcomes are considered during design and delivery.
- Proactively identify risks, issues and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies as required, related to the delivery of key sponsor requirements.
- Contribute towards the development, implementation and finalisation of the Cross River Rail Operational Readiness and the Route to Acceptance Strategy.
- Assist with the development and approval of safety accreditation for Rail Operations and Maintenance OMRs/SRACs/Ops Scenarios
- Prepare and contribute to reports, presentations, submissions and correspondence on outcomes impacting operational and maintenance readiness requirements.

**About You**:

- Demonstrated experience contributing to operational readiness activities within infrastructure project delivery of transport networks and systems.
- Sound knowledge and experience in rail network operations with proven experience providing analysis of, and solutions to operational readiness or similar issues.
- Experience in management and interpretation of information provided from a diverse set of technical and operational sources with the ability to synthesise into clear and concise communications and reporting.
- Highly developed communication, negotiation and relationship management capabilities enabling effective engagement with a wide range stakeholders.
- Highly organised with a strong attention to detail and with ability to adapt to meet sudden changes in priorities.
- Proven ability to proactively identify risks, issues and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or a related field of study highly regarded.
- Previous experience in bringing into service, or live run operations of, a heavy or light rail line or extension, would be well 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 and salary packaging.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.