Technical Integration Manager

Company description:

Queensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.

Job description:

You'll connect Queensland. We'll connect you to an amazing career.

Queensland Rail is built on true connection. And everything we achieve is made possible by you.

For over 150 years, our teams have played an important role in connecting people and communities across the state. As the Cross River Rail Technical Integration Manager within the Major Projects team, you'll contribute to our proud legacy and help us build an even brighter, more sustainable future - and that means incredible things for your career. Shape a world where safety, efficiency, and reliability are not just ideals—they're realities forged by your hands and minds. This is your platform; this is where your journey begins

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:

• Highly competitive salary plus 12.75% super
• Collaborative, supportive and engaged workplace and team environment.
• Genuine work life balance and flexible work options
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced professional to join Queensland Rail in this critical role that will see you lead and direct the Systems and Technical Integration stream for the Cross River Rail Project, ensuring appropriate management techniques are applied to complex integration issues. This role is initially offered on a 2 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

Purpose that Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Participate as a member of the TSD leadership team to provide senior leadership of key issues relating to the Systems and Technical Integration
• Provide senior leadership and expert advice to delivery partners
• Manage Queensland Rails technical and assurance contribution into the Cross River Rail Lead Integrator
• Lead the implementation of governance systems to enable technical integration
• Lead and direct the management of engineering technical standards, design control and configuration guidelines associated with the Queensland Rail's role withing the Cross River Rail Project.

People Who Count - Who we are looking for:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in System Integrations, Systems Engineering and Systems Assurance related to major projects
• High level of skill in Engineering, Integration, Project Management, Design and Change - Management
• Extensive knowledge and experience in planning, performing and managing safety integration tasks
• Substantial knowledge of working in a technical environment.
• High levels of skill in operational readiness activities

You will be confident in liaising and negotiating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior members of the leadership team. Your senior leadership experience will ensure you successfully lead a team of technical specialists ensuring customer service, stakeholder management and collaboration is maintained. You will also act as the key point of accountability for providing management of key engineering issues relating to the project portfolio.

Progress that Counts

Being part of Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $2.6 billion Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to be at Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for our Technical Integration role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday 28th September 2025. To read more about this role click HERE for the position description.

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Kelly Mclean via email at

We're a team of thousands and we're proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.