Title: Systems Assurance Manager
Join us on Victoria’s Big Build, delivering the Victorian Government's rail infrastructure projects. To reflect our broader remit, our organisation name has changed from Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) to VIDA Rail, providing a strong link to our overarching authority, VIDA. We're excited and proud to continue the Level Crossing Removal Project, Melbourne Airport Rail and Big Build Rail projects. There's never been a better time to get amongst the action!
About the role
The Systems Assurance Manager leads the development and implementation of program wide systems engineering and systems assurance framework across VIDA Rail projects. This position is responsible for the management and governance on VIDA Rail projects ensuring specification of project requirements and their progressive and objective demonstration of compliance. The role provides leadership support to development teams, projects teams and delivery partners to deliver high quality deliverables that meet the VIDA Rail objectives including the requirements of the Rail Franchisee's Safety Accreditation processes.
In this role you will
- Manage and develop the team consisting of systems engineering, requirements engineering and assurance engineering specialist and managers
- Manage the development and implementation of VIDA Rail's program wide systems engineering, systems assurance, system safety assurance, quality and RAMS frameworks, plans, processes and tools across VIDA Rail
- Drive an integrated approach to development, delivery and completions using lean systems engineering and systems assurance practices across the program
On a weekly basis you’ll be required to work two days from the CBD office (Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining days working from home.
This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $188,297 - $256,088 plus superannuation.
About you
Let’s get technical – what skills do we expect you to have?
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and to manage and communicate project implications of complex technical issues.
- Knowledge of the Victorian rail network.
- Extensive leadership experience in systems engineering and systems assurance roles for modern metro rail systems within complex, multi-discipline rail design and construction projects and environments.
- Extensive experience of rail operations, system safety, RAMS and Rail Safety National Law application.
- Demonstrated ability in achieving an integrated approach to development and delivery using fit for purpose systems engineering and systems assurance practices.
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering or relevant field.
At VIDA Rail we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
About VIDA Rail
At VIDA Rail we’re not only removing level crossings but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV. No need to submit a separate address of the core capabilities, and no need for a cover letter.
Upon applying you will be asked to answer the following (assessed) questions:
- Tell us about your relevant systems engineering and assurance experience in client-side metro and regional rail (Max 200 words).
- Effective stakeholder management is crucial for this role; tell us about a time you successfully led or influenced stakeholders to align on systems engineering or assurance outcomes, particularly in a complex project environment. (Max 200 words).
- This role requires experience in managing systems engineering and assurance activities across multi-package projects. Describe a time when you led the integration of a multi-package project, including how you managed interfaces to ensure successful assurance of the system. (200 words).
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps will be a phone screen, followed by an interview that may include a short activity where you can showcase your skills and potential.
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to be eligible to apply.
Need more information?
Click here to view the position description.
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Daniel Fedyshyn (Senior Talent Acquisition Adviser) on 0474 288 629 via LinkedIn.
Visit us: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
