Operational Readiness Lead
About Inland Rail
Inland
Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how
goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will
connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and
Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland
Rail is helping to address the nation’s future freight needs and meet the
demands of our growing population.
Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer,
less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable
national freight network.
More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity
Operational
Readiness Lead
Location: NSW (any location) | Work Type: Permanent / Hybrid with minimal travel to regional NSW
Be part of a nationally significant infrastructure
program transforming freight across Australia. Inland Rail is seeking an Operational
Readiness Lead to oversee operational readiness and completions across
enhancement and greenfield delivery packages between Albury and Narromine.
In this role, you’ll lead the coordination of project phase
gates, asset management, and quality assurance activities, ensuring alignment
with Inland Rail and ARTC standards. You’ll work across multiple technical
disciplines, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to track
deliverables, support audits, and ensure smooth commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities may include:
About you
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate strong
negotiation and liaison skills across Inland Rail & ARTC teams, ensuring
timely delivery that meets cost and quality standards. self-imposing standards
of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Additionally, you will bring:
What you’ll be joining
- You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
- Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
- Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
Our Organisation and Culture
The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.
Date posted: October 23, 2025
Closing date: November 23, 2025