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Coffs Harbour, Nsw, Au

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for all infrastructure assets within the 2,600km North/South rail corridor of the Interstate Network running between Brisbane and Melbourne, leading a team of 165 employees and 7 direct reports. Managing an operating budget of $45m per annum. Responsible for the risks associated with asset and safety assurance and compliance ensuring infrastructure is continually fit for purpose.Key Achievements• Unified diverse teams post-restructure, enhancing collaboration and reducing contractor costs by in excess of 20%.• Influenced beneficial business outcomes within the scope of the Inland Rail project, demonstrating capability in managing stakeholders and outcomes within large-scale, complex projects.• Implemented KPI’s on safety lead indicators to embed safety standards and improve safety culture.• Implemented an apprentice program to increase the number of apprentices within the ARTC Interstate Network.• Implemented a retention strategy to improve staff retention in the Signal Electrician field by setting key improvement metrics.• Implemented the pilot program for First Responder Training arming front line employees with the tools to better cope with incidents.

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for managing all assets within 750km Telarah to Acacia Ridge Corridor running between Brisbane and Newcastle. Leading a multi-skilled team of 70 employees with 5 direct reports. Responsible for the delivery of the Annual Works Program with a budget of $30m per annum. Ensure strategic alignment with business objectives, safety, and reliability across the rail network. Directed day-to-day maintenance operations of the rail network ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction while managing risks and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.Key Achievements• Led flood recovery efforts on the North Coast of NSW for ARTC, successfully restoring infrastructure after washaways while maintaining strong community engagement.• Led derailment rectification works in Casino and Kyogle while maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including customers and regulators.• Improved the in-house delivery capability for the Annual Work Program activities reducing the engagement of contract resources.

Adelaide, Australia

Responsible for the development of the Annual and 10-Year Asset Management Plan for the Interstate Network. Leading a team of 5 employees across 7,500km of rail infrastructure spanning 5 states with a 10-year budget of approx. $1B. Report on the progress of the current year Annual Works Program to business stakeholders and manage variances to plan.Key Achievements• Directed the integration of an asset management plan from a Microsoft Access database into Ellipse EAMS.• Developed the business case to move from Timber Bridge Transoms to Fibre Reinforced Urethane improving estimated life span by 500%.

Adelaide, Australia

Responsible for the development of the Annual and 10-Year Asset Management Plans for the Kalgoorlie to Cootamundra Corridor within the Interstate Network. With 1 direct report, managed the asset condition assessment process to determine maintenance and enhancement funding allocation.Key Achievements• Managed the rollout of several standard updates to Area Managers and field staff including, Mudhole Management, Section 7: Clearances and Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) Management.• Assist Delivery Manager with rollout of company initiatives including Transformation Program

Mile End

Scoped and estimated Major Periodic Maintenance (MPM) and Capital projects.Monitored project compliance with schedules, budgets, and objectives, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders.

Adelaide, Australia

Developed Project Implementation Plans (PIP) and maintained project schedules in Primavera P6.Managed project costs, variations, and closeouts, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Adelaide, Australia

Developed and managed annual works schedules in Primavera P6 for over 2,500 km of rail line.Tracked project costs and resource allocation to ensure compliance with the Rail Safety Act.