Assurance Manager

**Location**:
(STS) Brisbane - Office

**Job ID**:
R0085096

**Date Posted**:
2025-04-18

**Company Name**:
HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

**Profession (Job Category)**:
Other

**Job Schedule**:
Full time

**Remote**:
No

**About Us**

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

**About the Position**:
As the Assurance Manager for Sequence Alliance, your primary purpose is to ensure the Program follows all Systems Assurance processes, thereby ensuring compliance with all functional requirements, safety standards and the Australia Code of Practice.

The Sequence Alliance is delivering an ETCS L2 program for the CRR Project and Department of Transport. This extensive program of work comprises, ETCS L2, ATO over ETCS, PSD (Platform Screen Door) management and ETG (Electronic Train Graph) across the entire Southeast Queensland network.

**Key responsibilities**:

- To guarantee a strong Assurance argument to support the approval of Systems and Subsystems by the client including ONRSR (Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator)
- Developing safety processes, deliverables and safety arguments to demonstrate risk reduction ‘So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable’ and compliance with National Rail Safety Law
- To define the System Assurance and Integration strategy
- To manage the Safety Management Strategy aligned with client expectation and with HRSTS guidelines
- Developing, documenting and evidencing appropriate Safety Assurance arguments during all phases of the Project
- To manage the interface with Project ISA, to close ISA findings on time and lead Project ISA assessment
- To manage the System Validation for the project as per EN50126 and project requirements
- To manage System RAM for the project as per EN50126 and project requirements
- To coordinate inputs from different sub-systems development and engineering, system integration, construction and commissioning teams as required
- Managing the preparation and development of project safety assurance reports, statements and related documentation
- Responsible for schedule, budget and resources for System Assurance

**Skills & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar field
- 10+ years' experience in a similar role
- Experience gained across multiple complex Rail industry projects
- Ability to successfully operate in a complex and multiculturally diverse environment
- Accomplished leader capable of delivering on time and within budget

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

**What we offer**:

- Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
- Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
- Salary Continuance Insurance

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**At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.**We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.**It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.