Occupations Readiness Manager
John Holland
Plan and manage rail occupations/possessions for Inland Rail B2A project
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3008
Field
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
risk assessment
operational readiness
schedule coordination
control room
permit management
stakeholder liaison
- Develop and implement occupation readiness plans, including risk assessments, contingency plans, and safety protocols.
- Prepare and present reports on occupation readiness and progress to senior management and stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence.
- Liaise with rail operators, government authorities, and other stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitor and manage occupation activities, ensuring they are executed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Oversee the Operational readiness of project wide deliverables inclusive of those are required in advance of contractual milestones and relative to various project elements, systems, and stakeholder requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with rail occupations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure all occupation requirements are met.
- Contribute and support the ongoing improvement and / or development of RTO processes, policies and procedures and related to Access, Occupations and Track Force Protection
- Work weekends and rotating shifts on Disruptive occupations as the Occupation Delivery Manager, duties include running the Occupation Control Room and facilitating all updates to the project and external parties. Manage hand back conditions and Permit to Fouls
- Lead the planning and coordination of rail occupations and possessions, ensuring alignment with project schedules and milestones.
What you bring
rail safety
stakeholder management
leadership
large projects
engineering degree
problem solving
- Strong understanding of rail safety regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working on rail infrastructure projects in Australia will be highly regarded.
- Proven Occupations experience within rail projects exceeding $500M in value
- Relevant qualifications in engineering, project management, or a related field (preferred).
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience in managing rail occupations and possessions within large-scale infrastructure projects.
- 3 - 5+ years’ of managing concurrent Occupations and adjacent line working
- 3 - 5+ years’ experience on a similar rail infrastructure or rail tunnelling project in a Possession or Occupation role
- Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.
- Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options
- Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
- Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
- Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly
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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.
- 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
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
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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