Rail Power Specialist

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Three (3) years

Organisation: Level Crossing Removal Project

**Salary**: $168,470 - $229,121

Occupation: Projects

Reference: VG/022309F

Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP)

**About the role**

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing scope development and design of the rail power components of the of the Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP). The role will call on experience and expertise in major brownfield rail construction projects including integration across multiple disciplines and stakeholder organisations including Department of Transport (DOT), VicTrack, Rail Operators and interface projects.

This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $173,134 and $235,465 plus superannuation. People that enjoy working from both the office and from home have the option to access our hybrid working arrangements.

**About you**

You should have the proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and manage and communicate project implications of complex technical issues. In addition, it is essential that you demonstrate:

- Extensive experience and proven achievement in managing design development and/or construction of the rail power systems components of a major brownfield rail construction project.
- Demonstrated ability in achieving an integrated approach to systems design and/or construction in the delivery of projects.
- Extensive experience in rail power design, construction, testing and commissioning.

**About the team**

As part of a dynamic and results-driven team you will play a key role in the success of our program of works. Problem solving is a key component of this role together with the ability to effectively communicate and influence / negotiate with others to achieve best for program outcomes. A culture of teamwork and continuous improvement is not only a feature of your direct team but a hallmark of the work that we are undertaking at LXRP.

At LXRP we are focused on increasing representation of women in the engineering and construction industry, and as such we strongly encourage women and gender diverse people to apply.

**About LXRP**

At LXRP, we're not just removing level crossings, we are removing barriers and creating legacies for our communities for years to come. Inclusion is a priority for us and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work.
- We value our role as leaders to actively increase female representation in the transport sector through practical support, professional development and exposure to career opportunities.
- We are proud leaders and participants of internship programs that provide opportunities to people who identify as LGBTIQ, people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees or asylum seekers or people from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
- We offer and encourage flexible work practices and purchased leave arrangements for all of our employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments or other personal circumstances.
- We place great importance on growth, empowering our people to enhance their knowledge, capability and experience through continual learning, formal training and lessons learned.
- Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our people to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

**What next?**

The Policy stipulates that, unless an employee is an Excepted Person within the meaning of the Policy, in order to attend an MTIA workplace the employee must hold ‘up-to-date' vaccination status in accordance with ATAGI guidance, which for most includes their primary vaccination course and booster. Should you require further information about the Policy, please have a conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.

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For specifics about the role call Paul Stride - Senior Technical Recruitment Specialist on 0422 558 272.