Job Description

Downer Rail & Transit Systems is seeking an experienced Operations General Manager to lead our Ormeau operations within the Queensland RTS business. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for operational performance, safety, quality and people leadership.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager – Operations, you will play a critical role in executing the operations strategy, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a high-performing, Zero Harm culture across a complex, maintenance-led environment.

The Ormeau facility is a critical Queensland RTS site, supporting large‑scale rail operations. The site includes a purpose‑built maintenance facility, Ormeau plays a key role in enabling safe, high‑quality rollingstock maintenance activities and operational readiness as part of Queensland’s long‑term rail network growth.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading the execution of RTS operational strategy and annual business plans
• Championing Zero Harm through visible, proactive safety leadership
• Driving quality outcomes in line with Downer’s Quality Principles and Asset Management framework
• Delivering operational efficiency, cost improvement initiatives and strong commercial results
• Ensuring facilities, infrastructure and systems are maintained to support safe and effective operations
• Building a high-performing leadership team through coaching, performance development and succession planning
• Partnering closely with engineering, projects, finance, P&C, IR and recruitment teams
• Engaging collaboratively with key external stakeholders, including QTMP and operational partners

What we’re looking for

• Extensive senior operations and/or leadership experience (ideally 8+ years)
• Background in rail preferred or associated transport or allied industries
• Proven capability leading large, operationally complex teams
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, asset management principles and maintenance environments
• Demonstrated experience driving quality, commercial and operational performance
• Ability to lead financial reviews, audits and operational project reviews
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence at senior levels
• Tertiary qualifications in Leadership & Management (or equivalent experience)

If you’re a safety-focused, commercially astute operational leader ready to make a real impact in rail operations, we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like your next exciting role, then we would love to hear from you! APPLY NOW or for further information please email: matthew.hunter@downergroup.com