AddressProject Manager - Rail Projects
Job Summary
Division Name:
Infrastructure Planning & Land Services
Position No:
Pool Ref - 35407
Closing Date:
2024-01-29 5:00 PM
Location:
East Perth
Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Salary:
Level 5, SOA, $100,589 - $117,334 pa plus 11% superannuation
About the Job
The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. As a fast growing economy, Western Australia's public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public's needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the PTA in the role of Project Manager - Rail Projects. This position reports to the Principal Project Manager, and sits within the Infrastructure Planning & Land Services Division. This position provides support in the development of concepts and proposals to produce detailed definitions, costings and evaluations of options for major improvements, primarily for the suburban rail system in Perth. The incumbent will project manage the development of early concept designs for railways and railway related infrastructure including drafting of project management plans, schedules, risk assessments and project progress reports.
To succeed in this role you will have:
- A tertiary qualification in one or more of the following: project management, transport, engineering, urban planning, or an approved equivalent;
- Substantial demonstrated project management experience relevant to a multi-disciplinary transport, urban planning or engineering environment;
- Relevant knowledge and experience in contract and consultant management;
- Relevant experience in transport planning, preferably railway based, including an appreciation of the factors which influence travel choices and efficient network operations;
- Well-developed organisational skills including the ability to achieve agreed targets and timelines through the use of effective self-management and teamwork.
There is one permanent opportunity available for an immediate start. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for twelve months from which permanent and fixed term appointments will be made on a full-time or part-time basis for this and similar positions.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please Note: To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Mr Neil Hannaway, Principal Project Manager on (08) 9326 5678 for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A current CV outlining relevant experience with two work related referees;
- A written application addressing Selection Criteria 1, from the JDF, in no more that 2 pages;
- A completed Integrity and Qulification Consent Form (attatched) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
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