Work Group Leader

Work Group Leader

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

Lead and supervise a multi-skilled workforce to deliver work in line with appropriate standards to ensure the operational integrity and efficiency within a defined rail corridor.

Ensure mandatory systematic inspection, examination, condition monitoring and functional checks on the rail infrastructure are conducted and take appropriate action to ensure rail infrastructure is in a safe operational condition.

• Lead and manage the performance of a Work Group to promote and encourage a positive work culture within the team
• Ensure inspection, examination, condition monitoring and functional checks on the rail infrastructure are completed
• Attend to emergencies to ensure equipment is safely returned to service in a timely manner
• Ensure recording and reporting of defective infrastructure in ARTC systems
• Recording of configuration changes in the works management system
• Plan and deliver allocated maintenance works by determining appropriate resource allocation including personnel, plant and material allocation

About You

To ensure success in this position, applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Detailed knowledge of a single rail infrastructure discipline stream (track, structures or signalling)
• Certification in infrastructure inspection, assessment and repair
• Ability to undertake asset condition forecasting and reporting
• Experience in the supervision of multi-disciplined teams
• Knowledge of or an awareness of Work, Health and Safety principles and relevant rail safety legislation
• C Class Drivers Licence
• Well-developed problem resolution skills together with strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

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: 28th March 2024.

ARTC reserve the right to progress applications prior to the closing date.