Engineering Interface Lead

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 Project

John Holland is progressing the development of Stage 1A of the multi-stage Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal project, a pivotal development set to transform the logistics landscape in Victoria, Australia. This initial phase marks the beginning of a journey towards creating a state-of-the-art facility that will streamline the movement of goods across the nation and beyond.

Strategically located to harness the full potential of its proximity to key transport links, Beveridge is poised to deliver unparalleled efficiencies in the distribution of freight. With the latest advancements in logistics technology at its core, Stage 1A lays the groundwork for a hub of innovation, ensuring that cargo is moved with unprecedented speed and precision.

With John Holland's proven track record and meticulous approach, Stage 1A of the Beveridge project is a testament to the company's dedication to excellence. As the project progresses, each subsequent stage will build upon the last, culminating in a world-class intermodal freight terminal that will serve as a cornerstone for Australia's future in global trade.

About the Role

This role is responsible for managing all engineering-related interfaces across design, construction, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.

This role focuses on coordinating technical aspects between various disciplines and stakeholders, resolving interface issues, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, timelines, and safety standards.

Responsibilities of the role include

• ­Identify, document, and manage engineering interfaces between all project disciplines, designers  and external stakeholders.
• ­Facilitate collaboration and communication between internal and external project teams.
• ­Coordinate technical inputs and outputs between design and construction teams to ensure alignment with project scope and requirements.
• ­Monitor and manage risks associated with engineering interfaces
• ­Ensure technical compliance with relevant Australian Standards, Victorian Rail standards, and John Holland policies.
• ­Act as the primary point of contact for engineering interface matters with external stakeholders, including the client, sub-contractors (where applicable), and rail operators.
• ­Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure efficient resolution of interface issues.
• ­Prepare and present reports and updates on engineering interface progress to stakeholders and project leadership teams and the client.
• ­Identify potential engineering interface risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• ­Resolve conflicts or technical issues that arise.
• ­Ensure all engineering interfaces contribute to project safety and quality goals.
• ­Ensure all engineering interfaces are documented and comply with contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• ­Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interface agreements, approvals, and changes.
• ­Ensure deliverables align with project schedules and milestones.
• ­Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical specialists involved in the design and delivery.
• ­Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving across the project team.
• ­Promote John Holland’s values of safety, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.

To be successful in this role we are looking for

Qualifications    
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
   

    
Experience    

• 5-10 years of experience in rail projects
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with Victorian rail industry standards and practices is highly desirable
• Experience in testing, commissioning, and operational readiness is highly desirable

As part of the team, you can help us tranform 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 when you join John Holland

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 industry-leading 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 packaging options available.
• Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and 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, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities. 
• Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks. 
• 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, flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.