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Location: Brisbane, Rockhampton or Mackay 

Remuneration/Benefit: Competitive remuneration and benefits! 

About the role: Shape the future of rail infrastructure investment and asset strategy 

Aurizon Network is seeking an experienced asset management leader to provide strategic stewardship of the Central Queensland Coal Network's Electrical and Control Systems asset portfolio. 

Reporting to the Manager Asset Strategy & Data, this role is responsible for developing lifecycle strategies, leading asset performance and risk management activities, maintaining Asset Management Plans, and translating condition, criticality and operational requirements into long-term maintenance and renewal investment decisions. 

This position provides leadership across some of the network's most safety-critical and operationally critical assets and plays a key role in balancing safety, reliability, performance and whole-of-life cost outcomes. It’s an opportunity to build team capability, champion innovation and deliver practical solutions that support operational and business needs. 

Key responsibilities 

• Lead and develop a specialist team, building capability and supporting the delivery of high-quality asset management outcomes. 

• Shape engineering standards and drive safe, consistent and cost-effective infrastructure solutions. 

• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, evaluating emerging technologies to improve engineering, operational and business performance. 

• Provide technical assurance,  engineering quality and RPEQ certification under your direction 

About you:  

• High level of skill in delivery of business focused technical/professional engineering solutions that deliver commercial value. 

• High level of interpersonal, written and communication, consultation and relationship management skills. 

• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure operations, design, construction, maintenance and safety standards and specifications. 

• High level of skill in leading and developing a team of professional engineers to achieve commercial, statutory, regulatory and policy obligations. 

• High voltage electric traction infrastructure experience is considered desirable 

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