Regional Manager Rail Safeworking & Training - Townsville or Brisbane basedReq. Id: 8503
Date: 30 Sep 2024
Location: Townsville, QLD, AU, 4810
Company: Queensland Rail
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.
Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.
Our Townsville and Brisbane Regional Train Control and Planning Teams are a 24/7 operational centre, that plays a pivotal role in connecting communities and providing world-class rail services for our customers.
As the Regional Manager Safeworking and Training you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of safeworking and training strategies for our Regional Train Control and Planning teams, ensuring compliance with legislative and corporate governance requirements while maintaining Queensland Rail's accreditations as a Rail Infrastructure Manager.
In this role you will report directly into the General Manager Train Control and Planning where you will be responsible for directly leading three Train Control Trainers through visible leadership, two of which are based in Townsville whilst the third is based in Brisbane.
You will also be required to foster collaborative and close relationships with the Train Control & Planning Management Team as well as the broader Regional and SEQ Senior Leadership Teams.
This is a permanent full-time position based in either Townsville or Brisbane with some intrastate travel required.
About the Role: Develop and implement advanced training programs and safeworking strategies which are aligned with safeworking standards and evolving operational needs.Provide strategic and visible leadership within the Regional Train Control and Planning team and engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve safeworking and training issues.Oversee the execution of training and operational plans to meet regulatory standards and business goals.Act as the central coordination point for safeworking-related projects, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements and effective implementation.Lead and support trainers to ensure high-quality and consistent training delivery across both control centres.Develop and implement audit tools and evaluation practices to measure training effectiveness and safeworking compliance.Provide expert advice of safeworking practices, resource management and operational issues.Lead efforts to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, safety performance and overall effectiveness.Lead thorough investigations into rail safety incidents, ensuring comprehensive analysis and actionable recommendations.About You: High level of skill at recognising, developing and implementing compliance and development training.Extensive and proven knowledge of rail operations, Queensland Network Rules and Procedures, and Safeworking practices.High level of skill in leading, planning, implementing and integrating operational strategies.High level of project management skills, including change management and stakeholder management.High level of interpersonal, consultation and negotiation skills.Hold a current TAE40110 Cert IV Training and Assessment.Benefits that Count All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:
This is your opportunity to make a difference and progress Train Control into the future.Work in a supportive and inclusive team which gives you the opportunity to develop a team of Train Control Trainers.Enjoy discounted rail travel.QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services.Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services.You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport.Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees.Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.And more! Click here to see the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees.
Your journey matters. Make it with us. There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.
Apply for the Regional Manager Rail Safeworking & Training – Townsville or Brisbane Based (8503) role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11:59 PM (AEST) Monday 14th of October 2024. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it's because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.
If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Tanya Anderson at .
Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging community leaders. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.
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