Title:  Possessions Coordinator

About John Holland:

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We've always known that at its heart, infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees, and their communities in which we work.

That's our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.

Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About (B2N) Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Project:

John Holland and Seymour Whyte have been engaged to deliver the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade Stage 1 project. The project is set to increase the capacity and reliability of the North Coast Line, enabling more efficient travel and improved passenger and freight connections between the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and beyond.

As construction of B2N gets under way, John Holland is actively looking for a talented Possessions Coordinator to join the team and play a key role in the successful delivery of this iconic Sunshine Coast project. 

About the Position:

Reporting to the Rail Systems Manager, the Integrated Possession Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of rail track possessions to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of B2N’s construction activities within Queensland Rail Corridor.

The role ensures that all possession activities are planned, resourced, authorised and executed in compliance with QR’s operational, safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, submit and manage possession requests in accordance with Queensland Rails requirements and timeframes (Track Authority & Local Possession Authority)
• Coordinate all aspects of rail possessions including track access, isolation requirements, and logistics
• Facilitate possession planning meetings by chairing, coordinate and monitor the B2N T-minus Possession meetings
• Coordinate and manage B2N Safeworking Requirements (Protection Officers & Recipients)
• Manage safeworking resources cost against budget (monthly forecasting)
• Liaise between internal project teams, Queensland Rail Corridor Access Team, interface contractors to ensure possession windows are maximised, risks are minimised, and all works
• Validate and approve safety clarification forms prior to be submitted to Queensland Rail
• Manage client and stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively with the project team
• Represent B2N in Network Access Forums both with Department of Transport & Main Roads (TMR) and Queensland Rail (QR)
• Ensure the T-minus tracker is kept updated
• Complete in a timely manner Extended possession submissions to TMR’s Delivery Sequencing Group
• Foster the interaction between the B2N Delivery Team maximise innovation and project success
• Coordinate Track Authority Planning and submissions to Queensland Rail
• Perform all duties in accordance with B2N policies, processes, systems, and procedures
• Provide clear communication of possession details to Safeworking personnel and all affected stakeholders
• Set up and oversea possessions on the day, including access points, Safeworking arrangements, and worksite protection
• Monitor possession progress to ensure adherence to schedule and safety standards
• Identify, escalate and assist in resolving issues that may impact possession performance
• Support the compilation of possession site packs
• Prepare post possession reports, lessons learnt and recommendations for process improvement

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in possession planning and management of possessions
• Knowledge of Queensland Rail’s Network Rules, Procedures and Safeworking systems
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple possessions and deadlines
• Advanced financial and commercial management including meeting budgets
• People and performance management including the performance of subcontractors
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Quantitative and qualitative safety, environment and quality risk assessment
• Competence in completing and validating possession-related documentation and forms
• Ability to lead meetings, chair discussions, and influence outcomes
• Sound problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Exposure to projects in excess of $100M

As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.

We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.

What's in it for you when you join John Holland?

We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours. We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world. We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.

We reward and support our people in so many ways. This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work. From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.

We offer;

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice options.

Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with super and up to an extra 18 weeks of super paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two extra days to prioritise your wellbeing.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, plus technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion, diversity and equity is part of how we work. We want everyone at John Holland to feel that they belong – that’s why we’re working hard every day to foster a more inclusive culture, backed by a business-wide inclusion strategy to bring about meaningful change. We’ve also got active employee resource groups that support our commitments including those around gender equality and reconciliation.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether its flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.