Project Manager

● Join a national market leader in rail freight leasing and maintenance

● Learn, grow and be valued for your contribution

● Be competitively remunerated and receive an additional two days' paid leave per year to enhance your wellbeing

Want to get your career on track, working locally with a rollingstock solutions success story? Join us, and experience the Rail First difference.

Who we are

We’re proud to be Australia’s only domestic manufacturer of rail wagons, and the country’s number-one provider of rolling stock solutions for the rail industry. But what we’re most proud of are our people, and what they bring to the Rail First team every day.

What you’ll do

As the Project Manager you will be responsible for the forward planning and execution of key organisational projects at any of our sites across Australia, ensuring the quality, reliability and accredited safety standards are adhered to.

Accountabilities for this position will include:

· Project Planning and Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.

·Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support and lead cross-departmental teams, including engineering, production, quality, and procurement, to achieve project objectives.

·Risk Management and Problem-Solving

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and troubleshoot issues to minimise delays and cost overruns.

·Continuous Improvement

• Support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive process improvements.
• Analyse project performance and outcomes and report to the wider business lessons learned for future project.

·Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure all projects comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including reports, schedules, and updates.

What you’ll bring

·A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field and/or a recognised certification in Project Management.

·Minimum of 15 years of project management/performance management or analytical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

·Strong knowledge of project management methodologies , tools and software (eg MS Project, Smartsheet).

·Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supply chain management and quality systems.

·Excellent leadership, organisational and time management skills.

·Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

·Willingness to travel to vendor sites or other company locations as needed.

·Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

·Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

This role will be primarily office-based, with regular visits to the workshops.

You’ll live and breathe our core values of Safety, Trust, Achievement and Care, and thrive on being part of our team-based culture where your voice is always heard and your contribution matters.

Why join Rail First?  

Whatever your role at Rail First, we will support you to develop, grow and contribute to our Australian success story.  Here are some other things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

● We’re a proudly Australian, well-established small business. From humble beginnings, we’re now Australia’s market leader in rail freight leasing and maintenance.

● We’re built to grow, and we champion your upskilling and career progression, as well as collective growth for our team.

● A family-friendly environment where you’ll instantly feel at home.

● We value the diversity and experience of our people and constantly strive to champion a safe and inclusive workplace culture.

Ready to get your career on track?

Visit our website to find out more about us and you can apply for the role there. Applications close Friday 26th June 2026.