Senior Completions Lead

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John Holland
A leading Australian infrastructure and property development company delivering diverse projects.
Lead completion activities, ensuring timely handover of rail assets
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sunshine West, Victoria, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Airports
Delivery of key rail services
Design & construction
Education & research
Future cities
Health
Justice & corrections
Mechanical & electrical
Sector Specialisms
Building
Infrastructure
Rail
Transport
Water
Property
Urban Renewal
Energy
Role
What you would be doing
primavera p6
defect closure
process improvement
onsite support
stakeholder liaison
reporting
  • Tracking and reporting of hand over packages to ensure completion records are closed progressively
  • Delivers work within agreed time, cost and quality standards
  • Identify process improvement opportunities including analysis of common defect types to reduce rework and delays
  • Work under the instruction of the Completion Manager to oversee all completion activities for assigned projects contributing to NWPA program of Works
  • Provide onsite support during rail occupations to ensure completion deliverables are achieved
  • Proactively engage with each Stakeholder to facilitate approval of completion and handover documentation
  • Provide high level assurance support in relation to completions, including the development and implementation of supporting materials such as completion guidelines, training resources and systems/process documentation
  • Ensure all completion artefacts / deliverables are accurately represented in the Primavera (P6) program, with critical paths identified and monitored to support timely achievement of completion milestones and overall project delivery
  • Guides others to create a culture of collaboration; Identifies opportunities to work with other teams to deliver outcomes
  • Work actively with Interface Managers to address non ARO stakeholder requirements (e.g. VicTrack, DTP, Melbourne Water) ensuring effective coordination and compliance
  • Liaise with relevant Stakeholders to resolve issues or address rejections
  • Facilitate the verification and closure of defects identified by Stakeholders
  • Review and approve all Completion documentation prior to formal submission to Stakeholders
  • Ensure that ARTO’s Work Readiness compliance requirements are adhered to and implemented within project timeframe
  • Prepare and delivery monthly reports to the Alliance Management team (AMT), provide regular updates and risk reporting to Project Management team (PMT) and proactively escalate issues to management as required
What you bring
project management
engineering
major projects
team leadership
planning
rail
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of client requirements
  • Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering or equivalent
  • Major Projects experience demonstrated working in Completions
  • Demonstrated experience across either Engineering, Rail, Project Management and / or Construction
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of team, maintaining attention to detail while meeting deadlines
  • Demonstrates strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple, conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1949
Year Established
The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.
  • The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
  • Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
  • Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
  • Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
  • Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
  • A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.
Culture + Values
  • Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
  • Empowering: We gain trust through action
  • Imaginative: We push the boundaries
  • Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
  • Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
  • Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
  • Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
  • Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support
Environment + Sustainability
A$1.5B funding
Sustainability-linked facility
Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.
30% reduction
Portland cement use
Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.
100% GreenPower
Offices and tunnels
Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.
75% trained
Managers with mental health training
75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.
  • Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
  • Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
  • Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials
Inclusion & Diversity
2022–2024
WGEA Employer of Choice
Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.
40/40/20
Gender Representation Target
Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.
24.5%
Women in Workforce
Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.
18 weeks
Paid Parental Leave
Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.
  • Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
  • Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
  • Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion
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Senior Completions Lead at John Holland in Sunshine West, Victoria, Australia