Facilities Management Readiness Specialist

Facilities Management Readiness Specialist Join to apply for the Facilities Management Readiness Specialist role at Cross River Rail Delivery Authority The Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is building a new 10.2km rail line that includes 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD; with four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street. Once complete, it will provide trains with a much-needed alternative rail path through the core of the current SEQ Rail network, unlocking a bottleneck and allowing more trains to run more often across the whole of South East Queensland. The Authority is also delivering multiple supporting projects and activities in conjunction with Department of Transport and Main Road. About the Role Play an important role in preparing Facilities Management and maintenance activities for Queensland’s newest rail tunnel and stations assets. You will work collaboratively with the FM Sub‑Contractor, Queensland Rail and other stakeholders to ensure contract provisions, maintenance requirements and asset management processes are fully ready for the transition into steady state. You will drive FM readiness governance, support performance management frameworks, contribute to asset and maintenance planning and help ensure all parties are aligned during the final stages of delivery and into ongoing operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong FM, maintenance or asset management experience to influence a major public infrastructure program. Key Responsibilities Support the development and ongoing facilitation of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Protocol between Queensland Rail and the FM Sub‑Contractor. Align FM readiness activities with Project Milestones leading into Maintenance Phase. Develop and validate FM contract service requirements including change management. Lead the implementation of the FM Sub‑Contractor performance and abatement framework with internal and external partners. Support quarterly reviews of FM Sub‑Contractor (Initial Service Plan) ISP cost claims. Monitor FM Sub‑Contractor asset preservation and maintenance activities. Ensure defect liability, warranty and helpdesk processes/resources are in place for Maintenance Phase. Provide updates and inputs into the Operational Readiness Activity Schedule and monthly FM readiness reporting. Work collaboratively with Queensland Rail, the FM Sub‑Contractor and alliance partners to contribute to the Year 1 CRR Annual Work Plan. Attend the Maintenance Advisory Group (MAG) as the Lead Integrator representative for all FM related content/actions. Support assurance that maintenance and asset management activities meet contractual commitments across delivery, testing, commissioning and into Maintenance Phase. Ensure Queensland Rail and the FM Sub‑Contractor are jointly maintenance‑ready prior to Service Testing. Support required documentation for Queensland Rail’s RIM and RTO submissions to ONRSR. About You Strong knowledge and experience in facilities, asset or maintenance management within rail environments. Tunnel asset experience highly regarded. Skilled in implementing asset management best practice across defect liability period, preventive and corrective maintenance. Experience working within complex commercial or FM contract environments. Exposure to PPP models advantageous. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, collaborate with diverse technical and senior stakeholders across government and industry. Capable of coordinating multi‑agency activities, tracking deliverables and preparing clear progress reporting. Why Work with CRRDA On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world‑class employee assistance provider Telus Health. Cross River Rail is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life. How to Apply Please submit your Resume by clicking on the apply link before the closing date of 7th December 2025. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all Cross River Rail Delivery Authority vacancies. #J-18808-Ljbffr