At Arc Infrastructure, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are currently seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join us as Regional Lead – Central.

This is a key leadership role responsible for guiding maintenance operations, supporting our people, enhancing safety performance, and ensuring the ongoing reliability and availability of critical rail infrastructure across the Central Region.

We welcome applications from individuals with rail, infrastructure, maintenance, asset management, construction, or other relevant operational leadership experience. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Reporting to the Head of Maintenance Delivery, you will provide leadership, direction and support to Supervisors and maintenance teams, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of maintenance activities while fostering a positive team culture and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Promote and strengthen a positive safety culture across maintenance teams.
• Deliver regional operational and maintenance objectives aligned with Arc Infrastructure's strategic business plan.
• Identify and manage operational risks and implement effective controls.
• Contribute to budget planning and ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget.
• Provide guidance on policy, legislative and compliance requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet safety, quality, environmental and statutory obligations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance asset performance and operational reliability.
• Coordinate restoration and recovery activities following asset incidents.
• Lead, coach and develop Supervisors and maintenance teams to achieve operational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with employees, local communities and key stakeholders.
• Support workforce planning, talent attraction and succession planning activities.
• Foster an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
• Recognise and celebrate individual and team achievements.
• Create opportunities for capability development and career growth across the region.
• Take accountability for the safe and effective delivery of maintenance outcomes.

The Central Region presents a diverse range of operational challenges, requiring a leader who is adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be an engaging and people-focused leader with experience managing maintenance, infrastructure, operational or construction teams.
• Build trust and strong working relationships through effective communication and collaboration.
• Be passionate about developing people, creating inclusive team environments and supporting others to achieve their potential.
• Balance operational priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, asset performance and employee wellbeing.
• Demonstrate sound judgement, problem-solving skills and the ability to lead through change.

You Will Also Have:

Experience in a leadership role within rail, maintenance, infrastructure, construction or related operational environments.

• Demonstrated success leading and developing diverse teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of safety management systems, risk management principles and operational best practices.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
• An understanding of relevant legislation, industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Significant and demonstrable industry-relevant experience.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to support teams across a geographically diverse region.

Working at Arc Infrastructure

Working with us means working in a team environment where each person and team is valued for the diverse skills, ideas and experiences they bring. We promote a work environment that is characterised by personal accountability, mutual trust and respect and a genuine interest in employees.  We understand our employees are the key to our success and as a team, our focus is to ensure they feel safe, valued and fulfilled in the work that they do. We provide a range of employee benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development opportunities 
• competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• purchased additional annual leave
• health and wellbeing initiatives including
  • $299 annual subsidy
  • flu shots
  • skin cancer checks
• paid parental leave 
• staff discounts and rewards program
• novated leasing 

To learn more about Arc Infrastructure visit www.arcinfra.com/Careers

How to apply

If this looks like the role for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete the online application. General queries can be directed to recruitment@arcinfra.com. Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications.

Arc Infrastructure is committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

Applications close on 19 October 2026

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