About North East Link

The Spark Consortium has been selected for the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victoria's biggest road project.

The Spark Consortium’s Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild, CPB Contractors, GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway, reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135,000 vehicles will use North East Link every day, reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Engineering and Requirements Manager to join our SPARK North East Link team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and manage the Systems Engineering and Requirements Management activities across the project lifecycle for one of Australia’s most transformative infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Oversight: Oversee the Systems Engineering activities for MEI Systems, ensuring alignment with the Systems Engineering Management Plan and contract requirements.
• Collaboration: Report directly to the MEI Design Manager, MEI Delivery Manager, and Project Requirements Manager while coordinating with specialty engineering leads (e.g., HF, RAM, Safety) to maintain adherence to system engineering methodologies and compliance.
• Team Management: Lead and manage the Requirements team, ensuring efficient implementation and administration of the JIRA requirements management tool.
• Progress Reporting: Provide regular updates on Systems Engineering and Requirements Management activities, including dashboards and metrics tracking requirements status.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Convene and lead regular Working Group Meetings with stakeholders, including agenda preparation, progress updates, action tracking, and minute distribution.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain key project documents, including the Systems Engineering Management Plan and Requirements Management Plan, ensuring adherence to contractual requirements.
• Systems Definition and Integration: Develop system architectures, manage integration activities, and oversee interface management to ensure seamless collaboration across project teams.
• Requirements Development: Manage requirements sets throughout the system development lifecycle and ensure their completeness through thorough review and validation.
• Verification and Assurance: Liaise with the Project Handover and Completions team to ensure compliance evidence is documented and provide Requirement Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTM).
• Stage Gate Deliverables: Ensure deliverables are prepared and available for stage gate reviews, conducting audits to monitor the effectiveness and compliance of Systems Engineering and Requirements Management processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in Systems Engineering and Requirements Management within large-scale infrastructure or MEI projects.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools, including JIRA.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems integration and interface activities.
• Knowledge of compliance verification and stage gate processes.
• A results-driven approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• The opportunity to work on one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A workplace that values diversity and innovation.

How to Apply: If you are a driven and experienced professional looking to make a significant impact on a landmark project, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the SPARK North East Link team and help shape Victoria’s future.

Next Steps:

If this opportunity is of interest to you, please click on the ‘Apply now’ button to register your interest and please also subscribe to ‘Job Alerts’ to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne, Victoria, we also will consider applicants that are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity, inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included, valued, and free to bring their different skills, experiences and perspectives.