Interface Manager (ETCS)

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. 

Our team of over 8000 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:

• Highly competitive salary plus a generous superannuation contribution


• Fixed term role until 31/12/2030 with potential for extension based in Brisbane CBD


• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics


• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment


• Genuine work life balance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.


• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the project

The European Train Control System (ETCS) is a digital signalling system being progressively installed to key parts of the South East Queensland (SEQ) rail network.

ETCS plays an important part in the future of our rail network, delivering increased safety, capacity, efficiency, and reliability for a sustainable transport network. The project will provide many benefits to our rail network including:

• making our rail network more reliable — which means less disruptions to journeys


• help us increase the frequency of trains — which means less time waiting for the next service


• improve the flow of real-time information — so customers always know how and when trains are running


• provide an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system — ensuring the highest available level of safety, both now and into the future as our network grows


• future-proof the rail network — it enables increased passenger capacity required for the Brisbane 2032 Games and beyond.

Join a major transformative infrastructure program shaping Queensland’s future.

 About this role:

You will be the key interface between the Queensland Rail ETCS team and other project teams across Queensland Rail and DTMR, supporting the broader ETCS program that encompasses Cross River Rail (CRR). This will include working with representatives from CRR, The WAVE, Logan and Gold Cost Faster Rail, Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) and other major projects being delivered in SEQ. You will support the ETCS management team in managing the delivery of major systems in a complex stakeholder environment to enable delivery on time and within budget. There will also be opportunities to support other projects within the ETCS program involving complex commercial arrangements including alliances.

Purpose That Counts - Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the key interface between the Queensland Rail ETCS team and other project teams across Queensland Rail, CRR Delivery Authority and DTMR, providing advice to the ETCS management team and supporting the delivery of all relevant business area works.


• Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including DTMR, CRR, QTMP and Queensland Rail interfaces, to deliver works on time and within budget.


• Represent Queensland Rail in decision‑making forums ensuring engineering, design, construction and handover issues are identified and resolved.


• Oversee critical commissioning activities by ensuring the right processes and resources are in place to support timely, cost‑effective commissioning.


• Lead Queensland Rail’s oversight of the ETCS contractor’s handover, acceptance and assurance requirements for all below‑rail assets, ensuring compliance with standards, legislation and RTO obligations.

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Extensive experience delivering complex integrated rail infrastructure projects, with strong capability in interpreting engineering designs, technical documentation and regulatory requirements.


• Skilled in providing practical rail infrastructure solutions, applying effective risk‑mitigation strategies and navigating rail operations, construction, maintenance and safety standards.


• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills to support design and constructability reviews and maintain productive relationships across Queensland Rail, DTMR and contracted parties.


• Able to work within tight timeframes while managing competing stakeholder needs and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and contractual obligations

Progress that Counts 

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Our Cross River Rail project will transform travel across the South East Queensland network, doubling passenger journeys to 80 million over the next decade.  

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including the new WAVE Sunshine Coast project along with Beerburrum to Nambour upgrade, building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station. 
 

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

 
 There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.
 

Apply via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Wednesday the 10th June 2026. To read more about this role click  HERE for the position description.
 
 Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks. 

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact Liam McKeown via email at [email protected] 

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.