Manager Integration and Planning (EL1) - High-Speed Rail

About the role

A federal government agency is developing and delivering a high-speed rail network connecting Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and key regional communities. It is seeking an experienced Manager Integration and Planning (EL1) to define how the rail links with communities, stations and wider public transport networks. Reporting to the Senior Manager Integration and Planning, the incumbent drives strategic transport integration for the Newcastle to Sydney project while contributing to long-term national network planning. This is a multidisciplinary role involving technical planning, station catchment design, multimodal interchange and government alignment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate planning for station catchments, access modes, active transport and seamless interchange with existing and future regional networks
• Support corridor planning and protection, station investigations and technical analyses for the national network
• Support scopes, briefs, procurement and day-to-day coordination for transport planning advisers, demand forecasting specialists and consultants
• Provide transport planning inputs through Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) procurement, including RFIs and technical reviews
• Work closely with Commonwealth, State/Territory transport agencies (e.g. TfNSW), local councils and regional precincts
• Turn complex technical data into briefings, reports and governance papers for senior executives and the Board

Required profile

• Tertiary degree in Transport Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Geography or a related field; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded
• Proven experience in transport planning, network integration, station access or major infrastructure projects; rail or major public transport experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing consultant scopes, review cycles and project schedules
• Ability to engage across government jurisdictions, project teams and industry partners
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical data to executive level
• Australian citizenship required; a satisfactory National Police check is mandatory