Title:  Signalling Manager

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple – we transform lives with everything we do.
We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day.
That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way.
Be part of the team that’s up for the challenge of transforming lives for good.

About the Role / Are you up for the challenge?

John Holland is leading the way in Australia's infrastructure sector, and we are on the lookout for an experienced and dedicated Signalling Manager to join our team on the game-changing Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury Tranche 2 Project. This transformative project is revolutionising the transport and logistics landscape by enhancing the national freight network, and you could play a key role in its success.
As a Signalling Manager, you'll face a variety of challenges that will draw upon your expertise and develop your career further. Your role will directly influence the project’s objectives, creating better connections between communities and improving the flow of goods between major urban hubs. You will be responsible for the flawless execution of signalling systems, contributing to John Holland’s reputation for excellence in delivering complex infrastructure projects.

Project Description

Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,700km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities. 
The Beveridge to Albury (B2A) project is the Victorian portion of the program undertaken along approximately 305 kms of existing northeast rail corridor between Beveridge and Albury. B2A is staged in two tranches. Tranche 1 includes enhancement works across four sites and corridor wide works. 
Tranche 2 works will be delivered by John Holland and includes adjustment of track alignments, the provision of new road overbridges and station modifications to enable the safe operation of double-stack freight trains across eight B2A project sites between Wandong and Benalla. 
The role is primarily based out of our main office in Docklands. However, it also will involve travel to various construction sites to ensure that project deliverables are achieved.

Responsibilities of the role include / What you will do;

• Manage the entire signalling scope, from design to commissioning, ensuring alignment with project specifications and design directives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate signalling systems with CSR, civil, track, and electrical works.
• Engage and manage discipline relevant Sub-Contractors.
• Engage with stakeholders, including technology suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to ensure seamless delivery of signalling components.
• Uphold safety and quality standards, adhering to John Holland's policies and relevant regulations.
• Monitor project progress to deliver signalling works on schedule and within budget.
• Lead and mentor a signalling team, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and technical excellence.

To be successful in this key role, you must have / What we are looking for;

• A tertiary qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field, with a specialisation in railway signalling.
• Extensive experience in signalling within the rail sector, with a track record in delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance and manage teams effectively.
• Proficient in project management tools and techniques, with a keen eye for detail in planning, scheduling, and cost management.
• Exceptional communication and people skills, capable of building relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.
• An unwavering commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• The ability to problem-solve and make decisions swiftly and effectively.
• Flexibility to adapt to the dynamic nature of project work, with a willingness to tackle the unique challenges of the rail environment.
• A current driver's license and the ability to work across various locations as required by the project.

As part of the team, you can help us 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 we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to 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

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 generous 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 it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts or flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.