AddressQueensland Rail's purpose is to provide a customer-focused, safe, reliable, on-time, value for money rail service that benefits the community, supports industry and is integrated with the public transport system. The organisation's vision is connecting communities through a modern, world-class rail service.
We encourage a safe, innovative, and inclusive environment where you can deliver quality service while expanding your career and achieving your professional goals. If you thrive in an environment where motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking are paramount, then a career with Queensland Rail could be the right step for you!
About the role
The Commercial Property team has a new opportunity for an experienced Design Manager(AS7) to play a key role in driving the design management process, from conception through to completion, and managing works (project delivery).
This is a permanent, fulltime position, based in Brisbane CBD with a base salary of $150,088 plus 12.75% superannuation and hybrid work options to support the balance between work and personal commitments.
About the team
The Commercial Property team aims to deliver strategic outcomes for our commercial property portfolio to bring the best social and economic value for our stakeholders and community. We play a key role in the development of commercial opportunities from this portfolio, unlocking incremental revenue streams for both strategic property decisions as well as leading major precinct transactions.
Please see position description for a full list of responsibilities: Design Manager
Why join our team?
- Create your legacy with a newly established team focused on looking at property through a different lens.
- Gain exposure to high-profiled and large-scale projects that will have a profound impact throughout Queensland.
About You:
- Minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as architectural, construction management, or a related area is required.
- Demonstrated ability to write comprehensive design briefs, scope of works, functional design reports etc.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage the production of technical drawings and plans, and to ensure that design work is completed on time and within budget.
- Proven experience in understanding design development and construction principles in particular the technical aspects of construction projects, including safety in design, accessibility standards, cost management and procurement processes, resolving RFI’s etc.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders, internal and external, and ensure the quality and consistency of design work.
- Excellent document management skills along with ability to organise documents, keep track of changes and revisions, and consistency in recording communication and meetings.
- Great ethics and attitude towards working in a team. Being open, fostering collaboration and supporting a positive work environment is highly valued.
Lifestyle & Work Benefits at Queensland Rail:
- Four weeks annual leave, as well as other leaves and flexible working opportunities to help balance between work and personal commitments.
- Free travel to-and-from work, as well as access to discounted and/or free rail travel for off-duty travel on the City or long-distance travel networks.
- Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment.
- Employee Assistance Program providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
- Professional and leadership development opportunities and ongoing support to develop your experience and skills.
- Access to Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family unparalleled access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state.
- We pride ourselves on our Safety Culture, we ‘work safe’ so that everyone goes ‘home safe’.
How to Apply
Click the “Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter by the deadline: 11:59 PM (AEST) on Sunday, 14th January 2024. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to provide references and/or complete pre-employment tests, health assessments, and background checks (which may include criminal history and credit checks). External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.
Queensland Rail embraces and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.
We have built the foundation for diversity in the areas of gender balance, First Nations Peoples, Youth, Disability and Multiculturalism. We continue to establish and integrate key programs such as QRWomen, Graduate and Apprentice Programs, Work and Welcome, Returned to Work processes, Employee Assistance Program, as well as Queensland Rail First Nations and LGBTIQ+ Staff Reference Groups.
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Judy with your specific enquiry to judy.williams@qr.com.au.
