Join to apply for the Director, Engineering role at Suburban Rail Loop Authority Join to apply for the Director, Engineering role at Suburban Rail Loop Authority Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Suburban Rail Loop Authority The Director, Engineering is responsible for leading SRLA’s technical governance, design assurance, and engineering integrity across all project packages. This role integrates Chief Engineer responsibilities within a Design Authority framework, ensuring that all design and engineering activities are technically sound, compliant, and aligned with SRLA’s objectives. This role ensures the successful integration and delivery of all engineering and design activities, with a focus on technical assurance and innovative solutions. As the Engineering Authority for SRLA, the role provides final technical endorsement for major design decisions, acts as the senior escalation point for engineering challenges, and ensures technical integration across packages. The role also represents SRLA in technical negotiations, stakeholder engagements, and regulatory discussions. Key accountabilities Extensive experience in engineering governance and technical leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of complex rail and infrastructure projects, ideally within a government or public sector environment. Demonstrated expertise in engineering assurance, technical compliance, and design integration, with a strong understanding of cross-package coordination and interface management in major transport programs. Proven ability to act as an Engineering Authority, providing final technical endorsement for complex design and construction challenges, including risk management and regulatory compliance. Strong commitment to safety in design, constructability, and value engineering, with extensive experience in risk assessment, assurance frameworks, and engineering change management. Well-developed understanding of Victoria’s transport and infrastructure policies, regulatory requirements, and government objectives, ensuring alignment of design and engineering decisions with broader strategic goals. Proven experience in managing external consultants, contractors, and technical advisory teams, including developing briefs, driving quality outputs, and ensuring timely delivery of design milestones. Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers, manage technical disputes, and build trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, delivery partners, and government agencies. An emphasis on work / life balance High-performing team environment Equal opportunity employer Personal & Professional development opportunities Committed to safety & wellbeing How to apply Please include a Cover Letter and Resume. We want to know why you want to work for Suburban Rail Loop Authority, why you are interested in the role, and, taking into account the Key Selection Criteria as a whole, how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role. Please note, appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check. Our People Strategy and Gender Equality Action Plan are designed to enhance diversity in our workplace through targeted attraction strategies. If you have any questions related to recruitment, please feel free to reach out to the recruitment adviser or hiring manager mentioned in theposition description. For individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments during the recruitment process, our Inclusion team is here to provide support. The inclusion mailbox (inclusion@srla.vic.gov.au) is specifically for those seeking further information about targeted recruitment strategies and for individuals with disabilities requiring adjustments. Please contact us, and we will ensure your needs are met during the application and recruitment process. SRLA is committed to providing a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and partners consistent with its obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this, SRLA recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated. 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