Project Engineer - Rerailing
About ARTC
Keeping Australia moving and growing our network for the future brings immense opportunities.
At ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation), we are one of the largest rail network owners in Australia. With more than 1,800 employees across 39 locations, we all work towards our common goal to link the nation and keep Australia moving. As the rail industry undergoes significant transformation, we’ve invested billions of dollars to build, expand and modernise our network to get freight off the road and onto rail, and we’re not stopping. That’s good for our customers, motorists, the environment, and communities.
About the Division / Team
Our Interstate network is responsible for the management of approximately 6,000km of track and servicing a broad range of supply chains. The team comprises more than 500 staff and 24 provisioning centres and depots, which continue to deliver major corridor maintenance works and projects across the country to increase the efficiency and capacity of Australia’s rail network.
About the Opportunity
Contribute effectively and efficiently towards meeting the project’s safety and quality objectives and reporting to the Project Manager on current performance and the status of effective project risks. Provide technical expertise towards development of scope of works for delivery by contractors and work with key stakeholders to successfully deliver the AMP rerailing program across the ARTC interstate network.
The role combines office-based work and site-based delivery activities for the rerailing projects which will require infrequent and planned travel interstate for onsite works across the Sydney to Narromine & Albury (SNA) Corridor and the Telarah to Acacia Ridge (TAR) Corridor.
Assist with the delivery of the AMP Rerailing program in accordance with ARTC policies and standards on time and within budget allocations
Contribute to the development of detailed project plans or develop the plan for projects to support the Project Manager in completing projects on time, to cost and quality standards
Monitor and evaluate the performance of projects by conducting regular reviews of projects against indicators to assist the project director in the resolution of project issues
Provide input into engineering solutions to support the delivery of projects
Participate in project risk reviews and follow up with implementation of treatments & assessment of controls to report to the Project Manager on the actual risk placement of the project
Liaise with the Project Manager on the costing, scoping and development of project measures to resolve contractual and delivery issues
About You
To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in engineering, or an appropriate discipline and / or relevant industry experience
Solid experience in engineering maintenance, construction or project management of track, civil and/or structures
Knowledge of or an awareness of Work Health and Safety principles and relevant rail safety legislation
Experience in the administration, management and delivery of MPM/capital works projects
Ability to work in an organised manner with highly developed written and oral communication and presentation skills
Highly developed problem resolution and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commercial acumen
What we offer
You will have access to a variety of benefits working with us, including but not limited to:
Work on leading major projects as part of a long-term program of work
Competitive remuneration
Flexible working options available
24/7 Employee Assistance Program for all employees and their direct family members
Numerous financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits Including salary sacrifice option of novated leasing, discounts and support programs
Our Organisation and Culture
We foster an inclusive, values led culture and embrace diversity in all forms. Together, our people build a respectful, fair, and flexible workplace and we thrive on creating an environment where your hard work and achievements are recognised.
We have an uncompromising commitment to your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with ongoing development opportunities is important to us.
We rely on the diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented employees regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or cultural background.
At ARTC, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to making a real difference for Australia’s first peoples and encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent. Come and join us at ARTC and experience belonging.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. ARTC is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: 18 March 2024.