Senior Project Manager

About Inland Rail
Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About The Opportunity
Lead the delivery of a landmark greenfield rail project
— oversee the Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) construction from the ground up, guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver safely, collaboratively, and with purpose.

Key Responsibilities May Include

• Lead and manage complex infrastructure projects across multiple technical disciplines.
• Oversee construction delivery from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and safety standards.
• Report directly to the I2S Project Director, providing timely updates on physical and financial progress.
• Engage with stakeholders to scope, cost, and implement Inland Rail initiatives.
• Coordinate with consultants and contractors, driving collaboration across diverse workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with IRPL's processes, procedures, and Integrated Management System.
• Monitor project performance, resolve delivery risks, and maintain momentum against key milestones.
• Prepare and manage contract documentation, approvals, and financial forecasts.
• Champion safety, environmental responsibility, and Inland Rail's CARE values throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive workplace, aligned with Inland Rail's Code of Conduct and strategic goals.

About You
You're a
strategic and inclusive leader
who thrives in complex project environments. You bring strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and consultants. You're confident in communicating progress, risks, and forecasts across various mediums, and you value transparency and teamwork.

Additionally, You Should Be Able To Demonstrate

• Degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary infrastructure delivery, ideally within rail or linear projects.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of railway environment with experience and knowledge of track possession windows and track occupancy planning
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
• Commercial acumen and experience in contract negotiation and management.
• High-level communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Drivers Licence – Class C

What You'll Be Joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture
The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.