Project Delivery Risk Manager

Downer Group

Brisbane, AUonsitePosted Jun 1, 2026
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Strategic leadership role with national impact
  • Collaborative high-performance culture
  • Competitive remuneration

Heads up

  • 7-10 years experience required

Why this role might suit you

The role offers a senior risk management position within a leading rail asset provider, allowing an experienced professional to shape project outcomes, drive margin improvement, and influence national rail initiatives.

Skills

risk-managementproject-managementarmriskpower-bims-projectprimavera-p6commercial-managementfinancial-budgetinganalytical-planning

About the role

Downer Rail is a leading provider of rollingstock asset management services in Australia; we have a deep history within the rail industry and currently has world class leading expertise in house that deliver whole-of-life asset management support to our customers. Our capability allows us to offer turnkey solutions for complex projects and spans every project phase, from design and manufacture to through-life-support, condition monitoring and data analytics, to fleet maintenance, operations, and comprehensive overhaul of assets.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Project Delivery Risk Manager to join our RTS - Rail and Transit Systems team. Reporting into the National Manager – Bid \& Delivery Risk, this role proactively manages project risks and opportunities throughout the delivery lifecycle to meet project goals and contractual commitments. It involves working with internal stakeholders to identify and address risks, support mitigation efforts, and help projects achieve target margins and financial objectives. Success depends on collaborating with risk owners to provide timely support for risk reduction and opportunity development.

Experience, skills \& knowledge:

7 to 10 years relevant work experience. Rail industry experience is desirable, although not mandatory

Experience in managing risk across the full project lifecycle – from initiation to closeout

Demonstrated success in supporting margin improvement through risk retirement and opportunity realisation

Experience in facilitating risk workshops with delivery teams

Ability to translate technical delivery risks into actionable mitigation plans

Advance experience with R\&O management tools and PBI reporting (e.g. ARM, @Risk)

Familiarity with project scheduling tools and their integration with risk registers (MS Project, P6)

Solid understanding of project management and control.

Skilled in commercial management, contract interpretation, and legislation.

Advanced analytical, planning, and financial budgeting abilities.

Why Join Us?

At Downer RTS, you will be part of a team that's powering Australia's rail future.

We offer:

A strategic leadership role with national impact

A collaborative, high-performance culture

Competitive remuneration and career development pathways

For more information on this opportunity please contact fionah.bryant1@downergroup.com

Applications will not be accepted via email, apply via the link.

Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.

Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and

permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

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