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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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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;

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;

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;

Bachelor, Engineering (Electrical)

Graduate Diploma, Signalling

Masters, Business Administration

High School