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Director (Rail Freight Strategy & Projects)

DirectorFull-timeHybridBrisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 5 months agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

The job of Director (Rail Freight Strategy & Projects) involves leading the development of strategy for the Queensland rail freight network. This position plays a crucial role in establishing desired outcomes and monitoring performance to support an integrated rail network. The team thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment, valuing professional growth and encouraging innovative ideas.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading and managing a team

Overseeing a team of professionals in developing rail strategies and planning, defining and monitoring key requirements for major rail projects.
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Overseeing project development

Managing rail project development from planning to business case, ensuring projects deliver safe, reliable, and accessible outcomes.
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Providing strategic advice

Offering authoritative advice to senior executives on the future vision for the rail freight network and project development.

Key criteria

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Experience in strategic transport planning

Demonstrated experience developing multi-modal transport planning solutions.

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Project development oversight

Experience overseeing projects from planning to business case stages.

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Stakeholder partnership building

Proven ability to build effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

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5 criteria for this job
Experience in strategic transport planning
Demonstrated experience developing multi-modal transport planning solutions.

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Project development oversight
Experience overseeing projects from planning to business case stages.

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Stakeholder partnership building
Proven ability to build effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

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Performance monitoring skills
Experience in defining and monitoring key performance requirements.

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Leadership and team management
Experience leading and managing teams in a strategic context.

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