Senior Project Manager
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
Senior Project Manager –
Engineering, Assurance and Technical Services Inland Rail is seeking a Senior Project Manager to
join our Engineering, Assurance & Technical Services (EA&TS) division.
Reporting to the Head of EA&TS, you’ll play a key role in shaping outcomes
across Australia’s largest rail initiative. This is a dynamic,
people-focused role where you’ll work across diverse teams and projects,
helping drive efficiency, innovation, and high performance. You’ll collaborate
with subject matter experts, challenge and assure designs, and champion
solutions that balance safety, technical integrity, and commercial value.
Location: Inland Rail Program (Sydney) | Work Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
Lead with purpose on one of
Australia’s most transformative infrastructure programs.
Are you ready to make a
meaningful impact in a role that blends leadership, collaboration, and
technical excellence?
Key responsibilities may include:
About you
You’re a confident communicator
and strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring a
positive mindset, strong organisational skills, and a passion for solving
complex challenges. What you’ll 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