Keolis Gold Coast (KGC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of the Gold Coast Light Rail network.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly accomplished engineering and maintenance leader to shape the strategic direction of one of Australia’s most successful light rail operations, while leading a talented team responsible for critical infrastructure and rolling stock assets.
About the Role
As Technical Director, you will provide strategic leadership across all maintenance and engineering functions, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Gold Coast Light Rail network. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and act as the professional head of engineering for the business.
You will be responsible for:
• Leading and developing high-performing engineering, infrastructure, and maintenance teams.
• Driving a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with all rail safety and maintenance obligations.
• Providing strategic oversight of infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance activities to optimise whole-contract outcomes.
• Preparing and managing maintenance budgets and key service contracts.
• Leading asset management initiatives to optimise long-term asset performance and value.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of critical maintenance, asset management, and operational plans.
• Developing and applying contractual PSR documents, including Traffic Management, Asset Management and Technical Maintenance Plans.
• Maintaining effective professional relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting whole-of-business objectives through effective maintenance planning and operational excellence.
• Participating in the regular on-call Director roster.
• Actively participating as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be an experienced engineering leader who thrives in a complex operational environment and is passionate about delivering safe, reliable and high-performing transport services.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Essential Qualifications and Competencies
• Degree qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Minimum five years’ experience in managing rail industry maintenance or an equivalent safety-critical environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing both directly employed teams and subcontracted service providers.
• Strong asset management expertise and experience using Computerised Asset Management Systems (CAMS).
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant rail industry legislation, regulations and standards.
• Work as a Rail Safety Worker Category 1 (safety critical worker).
• Ability to act as the Qualified Business Person (QBP) for Keolis Gold Coast Pty Ltd’s Electrical Contractor licence.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
Highly Regarded
• Chartered Engineer status, with areas of practice in Asset Management and Leadership & Management.
• Experience operating within a public transport, rail, infrastructure, or other safety-critical environment.
What You'll Bring
You are a strategic thinker and influential leader with:
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• A proven track record of delivering operational and maintenance excellence.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• The ability to lead change, drive performance, and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders.
• A commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Our Commitment to Safety and Quality
At KGC, safety, quality and continuous improvement are central to the way we operate. The Technical Director will actively support and promote our Integrated Management System, contribute to a positive safety culture, and ensure health, safety, quality and environmental requirements are embedded in everyday leadership, decision-making and operational performance.
How to Apply
If you are ready to bring your technical leadership, strategic insight and passion for safe, reliable transport operations to Keolis Gold Coast, we would welcome your application. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
