State Manager - Queensland

Overview

Lead Queensland rail consultancy, driving growth, contracts and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• project direction
• team leadership
• client growth
• contract delivery
• business development
• profitability

Tasks

In this pivotal senior leadership role, you will direct all commercial activities, demonstrate collaborative performance, be involved in engagement delivery using your substantive background expertise, contribute to the Australian Leadership Team on strategy, governance and business growth initiatives, and provide inspirational leadership to your team. Lead the Future of Rail in Queensland -Acting as Project Director across Queensland assignments; and -Leading and growing a high-performing team of professional consultants; -Driving strategic growth and expanding our client base by owning client accounts and building a sales pipeline. -Involvement in and overseeing the successful delivery of consultancy contracts and client engagements; -Work collaboratively with the Regional Business Development Director to drive business development initiatives and win new opportunities; -Partnering with the Regional Managing Director and Business Sector Directors to ensure projects are delivered profitably and to a high standard.

Requirements

• rail expertise
• project management
• business development
• contract management
• leadership
• commercial acumen

What You Bring

Leadership, Business Development, Contract Management, and Consultancy Service Delivery. You are an experienced leader in the rail industry, with strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset. You have a substantive subject matter expertise in an area of the industry that matches our offerings, and you bring a client-focused approach to business development and a commitment to delivering excellence in client engagement, supporting the growth ambitions of the business. -Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and -Demonstrated people leadership capability, including leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering a high-performance culture, mentoring emerging talent, and driving team engagement and development. -Consulting business development experience in the Australian rail sector; -A commercial mindset with expertise in contract and business management; -Extensive knowledge of the Queensland rail market with senior leader connections; -Significant experience in one or more railway disciplines: strategic planning, business case development, scheme development, capital project delivery, operations, asset management, or maintenance; -Extensive project management experience, including resource allocation, prioritisation, and oversight of deliverables; -Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills;

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Benefits

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. -Novated car leasing arrangements; -Above award Parental Leave program; -Life Insurance & Total Permanent Disability cover; -Career development pathways; -Learning & development programs; and -Performance-related bonus incentive scheme; -Rewards Gateway employee discounts; -Generous annual leave, 25 days per year, plus the option to buy or sell leave; -Highly competitive market rate salaries;

About Network Rail Consulting

-A consultancy that delivers transformative solutions to the transport industry. -With decades of experience, the company works on major projects in rail, highways, and utilities. -Known for offering expertise in infrastructure design, operations, and delivery. -Has a strong track record in helping both public and private sector clients navigate complex projects. -Involved in key projects such as transport system upgrades and large-scale infrastructure developments. -Focuses on both strategic and technical consultancy across multiple sectors like transport and energy. -Provides end-to-end project support, from feasibility studies to construction and operational delivery. -Renowned for its approach to innovation and cost-efficiency in project execution.

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