Australian Rail Track Corporation - Goulburn NSW

We're one of the country's largest rail network owners, proud to be keeping the future of transport on track.

A vital link in the nation's transport supply chain, every day our people manage the movement of over 415 freight and passenger trains across five states, 9,600km of track, 39 worksites and the lands of more than 50 First Nations. Rail isn't just a mode of transport, it's a safer and more environmentally friendly choice. We're committed to expanding and modernising our rail network, having invested billions of dollars to ensure its efficiency and sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of transport in Australia.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced Rail Project Manager looking for your next challenge, where you can take ownership of significant infrastructure projects and make a genuine impact on Australia's rail network?

At ARTC, we're seeking an experienced and commercially minded Project Manager to join our Major Maintenance team, based in either Sydney or Goulburn.

Offering an attractive remuneration package, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of rail maintenance and infrastructure projects valued between $100K and $10M, contributing to the ongoing safety, reliability and performance of Australia's rail network.

You'll take ownership of projects from initial planning and design through to construction and handover, working closely with engineering, operations and delivery teams to achieve successful outcomes.

We're looking for someone who understands the complexities of delivering projects within an operational rail environment, can confidently manage competing priorities and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion.

If you're passionate about rail infrastructure, enjoy the challenge of delivering complex projects and want to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As Project Manager,



you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of major maintenance and rail infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets and timeframes.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading rail infrastructure and major maintenance projects from planning and design through to delivery and handover.
- Managing project budgets, schedules, risks and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Coordinating contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver works safely and efficiently.
- Planning and coordinating works within operational rail environments, minimising disruption to network operations.
- Overseeing procurement, tendering, contract negotiations and contractor performance.
- Ensuring projects comply with rail safety, environmental, quality and governance requirements.
- Monitoring project performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing accurate progress reporting.
- Building strong working relationships across engineering, operations and project delivery teams.

About you

We're looking for a confident, proactive and experienced Project Manager who brings demonstrated rail industry experience, strong technical capability and the ability to successfully deliver projects within a complex operational setting.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential: Demonstrated experience managing rail infrastructure, rail maintenance or rail construction projects.

- Strong technical knowledge of rail infrastructure, including track, civil works, signalling or structures.
- Proven experience delivering projects across the full project lifecycle, from planning through to completion.
- Sound understanding of rail safety legislation, operational requirements and working within a live rail environment.
- Strong commercial capability, including project budgeting, scheduling, procurement and contract management.
- Experience managing contractors, multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Highly regarded:

- A degree in Civil Engineering o

📌 Project Manager (Goulburn)
🏢 Australian Rail Track
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