Business Readiness and Integration Manager

About us
We are a large and fully integrated business that provides services that are pivotal to the success of Queensland and its people. Our culture is one based around safety and performance.
 
With a growing investment in rail it is an exciting time to be a part of the changing landscape of SEQ.

What Queensland Rail has to offer

• Permanent position based in Brisbane’s CBD.
• The chance to work on impactful projects that make a difference in the community.
• Competitive remuneration package + generous superannuation contributions.
• Free rail travel to and from work + discounted rail travel for off-duty travel.
• Access to our new Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program giving you and your family access to a wide range of gyms and pools throughout the state. 
• Access to QR's competitive Employee Benefits + 1 Team Values, Diverse and Inclusive working environment.
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options.

About the role
Queensland Rail has a current project pipeline of over $10 billion and this is expected to grow exponentially in the build-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. As a result of this significant investment, the need to gain visibility, manage and coordinate business readiness and change activities for integration into the SEQ business is critical. 

As the Business Readiness and Integration Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, understanding, and executing the changes associated with various projects, programs and initiatives impacting the SEQ business. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and effective change management, helping our business plan, prepare for, implement, and sustain these changes.

Day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include

• Identify, understand, and assess the key interface and integration issues associated with projects, programs and initiatives impacting SEQ.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gain visibility of and understand the impact of these changes on the operations of the business and influence sustainable outcomes.
• Provide an interface to ensure that business readiness and operational delivery are considered in the concept, design, construction, delivery, and commissioning of assets, services, projects, and transformation activities.
• Develop, coordinate and support business readiness strategies and activities to ensure a seamless transition and successful integration.
• Influence and support SEQ business units in executing change initiatives.
• Prepare comprehensive options papers, information briefs and artefacts to enable decision-making and successful transition, integration, and implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of business readiness activities and make necessary adjustments.
• Support the adoption and integration of new processes, technologies, and ways of working to achieve desired outcomes.

For further details please click here to view the Position Description
 
About you

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in change management, business readiness, or a similar role within a large organisation.
• A solid understanding of the operational workings of Queensland Rail (Desirable).
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Sounds great, what’s next?
If this position interests you and you feel you have the knowledge and experience, please apply via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button. Please submit a resume and covering letter outlining your relevant experience by 11:59pm Wednesday the 7th of August 2024.

The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake Psychometric Assessment, Pre-Employment Health Assessment and background checks that might also include Criminal History and Credit Checks.

External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing.

As Queensland Rail is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, we encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from non-English speaking backgrounds, and members of other diverse groups to apply.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Louisa with your specific enquiry via email Louisa.Gilbert@qr.com.au. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.