Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an integrated transport infrastructure and precincts planning project that will deliver a 90km rail line linking every major train service from the Frankston Line to the Werribee Line via Melbourne Airport, as well as investment in the suburbs, better connecting Victorians to jobs, retail, education, health services and each other. Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) is the statutory body established to plan all elements of the project, procure builders, develop structure planning for SRL Precincts and oversee construction and the other changes that will help transform Melbourne and Victoria.
SRL is more than a rail project. It's a once-in-a-generation opportunity to plan for and prepare our city and state to meet the needs of future Victorians, and we can't do it alone. We are on the lookout for people with drive, expertise, fresh ideas and new perspectives to deliver Victoria's biggest ever infrastructure project. You will be part of history in the making, and while we're at it, we will be shaping your future too.
About the opportunityAre you ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of a game-changing infrastructure project? The Suburban Rail Loop Authority is on the hunt for a Planning Manager who is as passionate about planning and scheduling as they are about people. Join us and be the brains behind the operation, the motivator of teams, and the trusted advisor to senior decision-makers.
Reporting to the Project Controls Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic oversight and advice on program status, identifying and resolving complex issues, ensuring robust, achievable programs are delivered within required timeframes, and recommending improvements or mitigation actions where necessaryLeading the implementation and maintenance of Planning and Scheduling systems and procedures, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practicesLeading and mentoring a team of Planners, providing them with the resources and support necessary to meet project objectivesCollaborating with other Work Packages and external stakeholders to develop and refine the integrated master program, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated planningDesigning and implementing reporting tools and dashboards to clearly communicate the status, progress and achievability of the master program to the Package Directors and project teamsReviewing Contractors' monthly program submissions, providing strategic advice and support to Work Packages, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelinesEnsuring timely and accurate reporting to delivery teams, consolidating updates into broader program reports, and recommending improvements to keep the program on trackSharing the workload and collaborating with Planners and Schedulers in other Work Packages, ensuring the effective distribution of tasks and alignment of efforts across the teamThis is a permanent, full-time role. You will work in a hybrid work model with access to a range of flexible working arrangements.
About youA strong leader with experience in senior planning and scheduling management roles within large civil infrastructure projectsExperience in planning and programming all scope elements, disciplines and phases of major infrastructure projects, including managing complex program interfaces between interdependent packages and projectsExpertise in developing schedule risk analysis, time chainage diagrams, staging diagrams and other visual communication tools to enhance detailed construction programsOutstanding analytical skills with the ability to identify, review and resolve complex technical issues, providing clear, authoritative advice to senior decision makersExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels, and address a wide range of challenging issuesWhy join usThe opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking public transport initiativeA collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment with experts from various fieldsCareer growth opportunities within a highly respected authorityGenerous leave entitlementsAn emphasis on work-life balanceHigh-performing team environmentEqual opportunity employerPersonal and professional development opportunitiesCommitted to safety and wellbeingTraining and development opportunitiesOur People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in the position description.
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How to applyPlease note that appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment screening check.
Applications close Australian Eastern Daylight Time 11:59pm Sunday 12 January 2025
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