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Location: Rockhampton  

Remuneration/Benefit: Competitive salary and attractive employee benefits 

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Network Asset Management, as Manager Asset Standards and Governance you will lead the development and execution of a consistent governance framework that enables improved asset performance, risk management and cost-effective service delivery for the Central Queensland Coal Network. You will set and provide the direction for standards, ensuring alignment to industry best practice and business objectives, and you will drive accountability for consistent compliance and performance outcomes. 

This role is responsible for embedding a culture of governance, safety and continuous improvement. You will oversee compliance and assurance activities, governance effectiveness, and lead ongoing refinement to ensure the framework remains practical, scalable and fit for purpose in a dynamic operating environment. 

• Establish a governance framework covering policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and key risks impacting the asset 

• Define and embed clear accountabilities for ownership and control across the framework 

• Design and maintain a risk-based compliance methodology aligned to business priorities ensuring compliance to standards by embedding assurance controls and audit approach across the asset 

• Manage and coordinate regulatory interfaces as it relates to the asset 

• Manage document control / document management systems and processes, review cycles and approve deviations or waivers to standards 

• Provide technical guidance for delivery and operations in setting the performance, safety and compliance requirements 

• Manage the coordination of third party access / wayleave requests  

• Champion governance, risk and continuous improvement, while mentoring and developing capability 

About you: 

You bring a strong commercial mindset and naturally look at the bigger picture, balancing risk, performance and value to drive the best outcomes for the business. You build trust and alignment with ease, using your influencing and negotiation skills to bring senior stakeholders on the journey, even in complex environments. 

You’re someone who takes initiative and adapts quickly, staying confident and focused in fast moving environments. You enjoy tackling challenges head on, working through complexity and leading with clarity to deliver practical, value adding result. 

• Tertiary qualification (mandatory)  

• 5+ years’ senior leadership experience in asset management, risk, assurance, governance or compliance (mandatory) 

• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or equivalent from other jurisdictions (mandatory)  

• Lean or 6Sigma awareness or experience (preferred)  

• Awareness or experience working with or maintaining operating models (preferred) 

What we offer you:              

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.  

Some of our benefits include: 

• Development and growth opportunities. 

• Access to mentoring and development programs. 

• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands. 

• Parental leave program and super booster. 

About Aurizon. 

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.  

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture. 

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment. 

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers