RAM Manager

About us:

Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, the owner of Britain’s railway, one of the largest rail operations in the world.

NRC has been active in the Australian, the Middle East and North American markets since 2013.  We have built a reputation for the successful delivery of consultancy assignments across both government, and private sectors, including passenger and freight owners and operators.  Our ambition is to always achieve consistently excellent levels of client satisfaction.

Our advice covers the full range of the project life cycle, from concept, project development and delivery through to operations and maintenance.

In Australia, Network Rail Consulting has a growing team of rail industry specialists permanently based in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. Whilst our unique selling point is access to Network Rail’s expertise in the UK, we are committed to developing our local workforce through a structured training and development program using Network Rail’s award-winning training capability. This approach ensures that NRC continues to provide our clients with leading edge technical and management advice delivered by a blend of local and British experts.

Our work is driven by our values: passion, agility, collaboration, impartiality.

We offer our people great benefits such as:

• Competitive market rate salaries
• A performance-related pay incentive scheme
• Life Insurance and Total Permanent Disability cover
• Generous annual leave entitlement (25 days per annum)
• Novated car leasing arrangements
• Genuine career development prospects, including the potential to work interstate and overseas
• Further training, learning and development opportunities
• Access to Employee Discount Program via Reward Gateway

NRC supports flexible working practices, and we understand that life balance is an important part of our employees' lives. We offer a wide range of flexible work/life balance options such as hybrid (home/office) working, flexible working hours where appropriate and generous leave entitlements.

About the role:

Network Rail Consulting currently has a great opportunity for an experienced RAM Manager to join our growing team based in Sydney.

The successful candidate will lead a team of international experts to deliver the professional management of RAM across programs, ensuring compliance with national and international standards and embracing international best practices across the program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Establish and lead the RAM frameworks.
• Creation and updating of RAM Management Plans and any other documentation in line with program timescales and quality requirements.
• Act as the interface with clients on RAM and performance targets.
• Lead the Asset Management working group.
• Manage the provision of international RAM expertise provided by Network Rail, including their output quality and adherence to program timescales.
• Ensure all deliverables are created in line with the approved evidence-based framework, through selective sampling and auditing.
• Provide planning and execution of support services to other teams in ensuring that specialist advice is provided.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree qualified safety professional or equivalent demonstrable experience in system assurance or RAM.
• Working towards academic and professional recognition within a RAM domain.
• Prior experience in the rail industry.
• Strong background in signalling programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Strong stakeholder and interface management skills with the ability to build positive relationships across a diverse range of client stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise work and deliver to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to promptly investigate safety related issues and recommend the implementation of corrective actions.

Desirable

• Experience in the implementation of modern signalling systems CBTC, ETCS.
• Demonstrable leadership and interpersonal skills appropriate to the position.
• Experience during the development and entry into service phase of new rail infrastructure.
• Affiliation with recognised professional body.

Pre-employment checks:

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include a national criminal history check and reference checks.

Sound interesting?

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages).

NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!