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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Manages the Infrastructure Planning & Land Services Branch and contributes to the Division’s strategic planning and direction in order to meet stakeholder requirements, achieve organisational objectives and ensure that urban and freight rail is integrated into the state planning framework.• Plans and prepares Master Plans, including establishing requirements and resources for major extensions and improvements to the rail network.• Provides input to and/or manages planning of major rapid transit public transport systems for Perth.• Plans and manages the organisation, coordination and strategic direction for major rail infrastructure projects to ensure delivery of outcomes consistent with the objectives of the Master Plans, stakeholder needs and defined quality expectations.• Manages environmental issues relating to Network & Infrastructure operations and land management.• Manages the planning for additions, extensions and upgrades of the freight Network, heritage approvals and the Land Rationalisation Program.• Recognises and acts upon opportunities and initiatives to enhance project delivery through engineering design, policy formulation and the development of effective working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, industry, other public sector agencies and members of the community.• Coordinates and analyses project direction, input from staff, public sector agencies, local government authorities, contractors and the community on matters relating to the major infrastructure projects.• Undertakes investigations and the preparation of strategic plans and policies relating to major improvements and extensions to the rail network.• Undertakes high-level negotiations and provides advice to other government agencies, local authorities, Contractors and the community on matters associated with major improvements and extensions to the rail network.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Manages the Infrastructure Planning & Land Services Branch and contributes to the Division’s strategic planning and direction in order to meet stakeholder requirements, achieve organisational objectives and ensure that urban and freight rail is integrated into the state planning framework.• Plans and prepares Master Plans, including establishing requirements and resources for major extensions and improvements to the rail network.• Provides input to and/or manages planning of major rapid transit public transport systems for Perth.• Plans and manages the organisation, coordination and strategic direction for major rail infrastructure projects to ensure delivery of outcomes consistent with the objectives of the Master Plans, stakeholder needs and defined quality expectations.• Manages environmental issues relating to Network & Infrastructure operations and land management.• Manages the planning for additions, extensions and upgrades of the freight Network, heritage approvals and the Land Rationalisation Program.• Recognises and acts upon opportunities and initiatives to enhance project delivery through engineering design, policy formulation and the development of effective working relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, industry, other public sector agencies and members of the community.• Coordinates and analyses project direction, input from staff, public sector agencies, local government authorities, contractors and the community on matters relating to the major infrastructure projects.• Undertakes investigations and the preparation of strategic plans and policies relating to major improvements and extensions to the rail network.• Undertakes high-level negotiations and provides advice to other government agencies, local authorities, Contractors and the community on matters associated with major improvements and extensions to the rail network.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Undertakes high level negotiations and provides advice to government agencies, local authorities, contractors and the community on matters associated with major improvements and extensions to the public transport system.• Manages the conceptualisation, planning, and design processes for major extensions and improvements to the public transport system.• Conceptualises and develops practical, innovative, and sustainable enhancements to public transport infrastructure for inclusion in major public transport improvement initiatives in consultation with others.• Develops stakeholder strategies and undertakes stakeholder liaison / consultation to ensure all parties involvement in planning processes and stakeholder ‘ownership’ of major extensions and improvements.• Maintains up to date knowledge of industry requirements and developments in infrastructure and public transport.• Plans and manages activities to ensure overall performance, including appropriately deployed resources to meet identified business objectives, and monitoring and reporting on performance.• Prepares justification of capital works, establishes project schedules and prepares reliable estimates.• Prepares budgets and works programs within the position’s responsibility and manages and controls expenditure.• Manages the professional development and competency of staff to ensure safe, reliable / effective operations, knowledge transfer, and succession planning, where applicable.• Manages the PTA and Contractor Engineering activities ensuring compliance with the PTA’s standards, operational procedures, corporate policies and certification processes.• Monitors and reports on Engineering activities, project assurances and generates reporting documentation throughout the processes.• Reviews and improves work practices and processes.

• Manages the PTA and Contractor Engineering activities ensuring compliance with the PTA’s safety standards, operational procedures, corporate policies and certification processes.• Monitors and reports on Engineering activities, project assurances and generates reporting documentation throughout the processes.• Monitors design deliverables.• Assesses the quality and compliance of design revisions.• Undertakes compliance audits throughout the project phases and identifies opportunities for improvement.• Leads and establishes close and effective relationships and cooperation with internal and external stakeholders including project managers, consultants, contractors, special interest groups, related industry groups and other Government agencies.• Contributes to the strategic planning for implementation of Systems Engineering processes within the PTA.• Ensures that all Systems Engineering work is reviewed, checked and managed in accordance with PTA Engineering Management for Projects and to agreed outcomes.• Provides technical specialist advice, direction and support to the projects team to ensure compliance with industry and PTA requirements, including input to the development of maintenance plans/strategies and asset management plans/strategies.• Assesses technical skill capabilities of professional/technical staff, identifying skill gaps and develop appropriate training and development programs to ensure relevant staff and contractors are competent to carry out Systems Engineering activities.

Perth, Australia

• Undertakes and coordinates engineering feasibility, planning and concept design activities for medium to significant scale rail transport projects associated with the improvement, expansion and maintenance requirements of the Public Transport rail network.• Coordinates and provides strategic guidance in the development of multi-disciplinary integrated rail engineering designs and feasibility plans for public transport network projects.• Develops and ensures a consistent approach to and application of the Public Transport Authority Project Management Framework and Engineering Management for Projects procedure across all projects.• Provides leadership across project teams of in-house and private sector engineering and design professionals in the planning and design of medium to significant risk railway projects.• Provides specialist advice on significant project and contract management issues.• Provides coordination and leadership across project teams including the scheduling of activities, development of project plans and projections, and the identification of milestones.• Guides and mentors staff within the Rail Engineering Branch

Perth, Australia

To maintain safety, compliance and productivity for operations, as well as the efficient management of engineering department staff and contractors. This is achieved through performing the following functions:• Manage a team of engineers responsible for technical solutions for maintenance, project and asset strategy/planning for Arc Infrastructure;• Act as the technical authority for the business; • Manage the technical standards, rules, policies, procedures and certifications;• Business champion for technical innovation. Undertake feasibility studies and examine solutions and innovative options for all engineering disciplines;• Manage the technical risk registers to ensure compliance with legislative and rail safety management system requirements.• Technical support to maintenance and projects;• Provision of design and planning personnel; and• Technical and Quality Assurance.

Western Australia, Australia

• Develop and manage capital works plans for the renewal, upgrade and expansion of Control and Communication Systems infrastructure assets on the Brookfield Rail Network;• Prepare project estimates, cost evaluations, justifications and capital expenditure proposals;• Undertake feasibility studies and examine solutions and innovative options for Signalling, Communications and Control Systems Equipment; • Manage Consultants assigned for project feasibility and planning studies;• Prepare 5-year and 10-year budgets, cash flows, delivery schedules, reports and forecasts for Control and Communication Systems maintenance and growth capital works and external works projects; • Co-ordinate planning requirements with managers and stakeholders; • Manage Control and Communication Systems infrastructure development requirements with third party private siding owners, prepare and cost proposals;• Provide engineering planning and technical support to managers during the early project implementation phase;• Provide support in the development, review and implementation of strategic plans and objectives.

Western Australia, Australia

• Project Manage the delivery of the upgrade and renewal of the active level crossing warning systems to meet business milestones;• Provide Contract Superintendence and administration of the level crossing upgrade and renewal contract;• Manage the approved budget, prepare regular financial reports and cashflow analysis;• Review Contractor designs, testing and commissioning plans, rail safety plans, project schedules, As Built Drawings and other documents as required; • Ensure compliance of Contractor to Principles requirements, technical specifications, procedures and codes of practice; • Witness and support Factory Acceptance Testing and Testing as well as Testing and Commissioning of works by Contractors;• Prepare scope of works, negotiate and implement contract variation orders;• Prepare estimates, expenditure justifications and assess claims.

Western Australia, Australia

• Carrying out detailed design, modifications, checking, testing and commissioning of signalling, actively protected level crossings and control systems works; • Ensure compliance of project and maintenance works to design principles, procedures, codes of practice, specifications and regulatory requirements; • Carry out investigations, provide technical advice, conduct analysis and report on safety and performance related incidents associated with allocated projects; • Undertake investigation, research, trials, tests, evaluation and type approval of new technologies; • Provide project management support and/or coordinate assigned projects; • Develop and review technical plans, specifications, procedures, standards, codes of practice and tender documentation; • Prepare estimates, cost evaluations, justifications and budgeting for designated works as required; • Prepare scope of briefs for work to be carried out by contractors and or consultants

Bachelor, Engineering (Electrical)

Graduate Diploma, Signalling

Masters, Business Administration

High School