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The Public Transport Authority’s (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions. As a fast growing economy, Western Australia’s public transport system is recognised as the best in Australia and is one of the most efficient, clean and safe networks in the world. Rail transport is vital for our continued success and growth through our many projects including METRONET to meet the public’s needs and expectations. Moving millions of people needs the skill and commitment of a talented workforce.
The Role
The Transperth Train Operations (TTO) division is responsible for the operation and management of Perth's urban rail passenger service in accordance with an internal Service Level Agreement. This responsibility includes the operation, security, railcar maintenance, and management of the urban rail passenger system.
The TTO division is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Project Director – Metronet Rollingstock, who will be responsible for ensuring that high risk, complex and high value major infrastructure projects are delivered meeting State objectives, organisational and stakeholder requirements.
In particular, the key deliverable is ensuring that METRONET’s $1.6 billion Railcar Program successfully delivers 246 new C-series railcars to service new projects and replace ageing A-series trains. Additionally, six new diesel railcars will be delivered to replace the existing Australind service between Perth and Bunbury and the Bellevue Manufacturing Facility will be expanded to include maintenance and stabling facilities.
About you
We are seeking a natural leader who exhibits the individual characteristics and knowledge required for the role. The successful applicant should be confident in managing a high value major infrastructure project with the utmost of integrity and professionalism, by drawing on their strong leadership and management capabilities in ensuring that all internal and external stakeholder relationships are maintained and that the team within the METRONET Rollingstock Project branch are fully supported.
To be considered for the role, you will possess all the relevant skills and experience listed in the Job Description Form (JDF) including having extensive knowledge of relevant engineering or technical principles as well as having extensive knowledge and experience in managing such projects. Therefore, your skills and experience in the fields of leadership, management, strategy, policy, resource allocation and achievement of outcomes will be that of a level appropriate for such an important project to the Public Transport Authority, METRONET, and the State Government.
There is currently one fixed term, full-time position available until 31 December 2029, with possible extension and/or permanency. This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur for up to 12 months.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further Information
Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for full details about the position, including any special requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Mark Wirski, General Manager on (08) 9326 2572 for specific information about the role.
For more information about the PTA, please visit www.pta.wa.gov.au
Please Note: To be eligible for appointment to a position, suitable applicants will be required to undertake a full and comprehensive medical assessment.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to provide the following:
- A comprehensive Resume with two work related referees;
- A cover letter that specifically addresses your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of the role, as outlined in the JDF, in no more than two (2) pages in total, and
- A completed Integrity and Qualification Consent Form (attached) as all PTA positions are subject to ongoing integrity screening.
Applicants are requested to apply online using the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the top/bottom of the screen. Please note the closing date and time, as no emailed, late or pro forma applications will be accepted.
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