Possessions Coordinator

Description

The Integrated Possession Coordinator reports to the Rail Systems Manager and is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing rail track possessions within the Queensland Rail corridor, ensuring all activities meet QR’s operational, safety and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, submit and manage possession requests per Queensland Rail requirements and timelines.
• Coordinate rail possession logistics, including track access, isolation and safeworking resources.
• Chair and monitor B2N T‑minus possession planning meetings.
• Manage safeworking personnel, protectors and recipients; forecast monthly resource costs.
• Liaise with internal teams, Queensland Rail Corridor Access, and contractors to maximise possession windows and minimise risks.
• Validate and approve safety clarification forms before submission to QR.
• Represent B2N in Network Access Forums with TMR and QR and keep the T‑minus tracker updated.
• Submit extended possession requests to TMR’s Delivery Sequencing Group.
• Oversee day‑of possession set‑up, access points, safety arrangements and worksite protection.
• Track possession progress, ensuring schedule adherence and safety compliance.
• Identify, escalate and resolve issues impacting possession performance.
• Compile possession site packs and produce post‑possession reports with lessons learned.
• Provide clear possession communication to safeworking personnel and stakeholders.
• Ensure all activities follow B2N policies, processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in possession planning and management.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland Rail Network Rules, procedures and safeworking systems.
• Excellent organisational skills to handle multiple possessions and deadlines.
• Advanced financial and commercial management, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven people and performance management, including subcontractor oversight.
• Demonstrated client and stakeholder relationship management.
• Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative safety, environment and quality risk assessments.
• Competence in completing and validating possession documentation and forms.
• Skilled at leading meetings, chairing discussions and influencing outcomes.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and capacity to work under pressure.
• Experience on projects exceeding $100 million.

Benefits

John Holland offers competitive remuneration, extensive leave benefits, clear career progression on iconic projects, and a culture built on inclusion, diversity and flexible working to support employees as whole persons.

Training + Development

Interview process

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