Chief Executive Officer

The Level Crossing Removal Project are looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the project to the next stage of it's journey in removing some of Victoria's most dangerous level crossings.

Reporting to the MTIA Director-General, the CEO role is required to provide LXRP with strong leadership and motivate the organisation to establish priorities, deliver high-quality outcomes, and deliver large complex infrastructure projects on time and within budget. The CEO navigates complex and political environments, is the media spokesperson, minister liaison and provides the highest level of strategy, leadership and project delivery.

The CEO role dictates the culture at LXRP, sets the agenda for diversity and inclusion, and is hugely impactful across the transport and construction industry. We pride ourselves on all of these areas, and we are looking for someone to continue the legacy built by our previous CEO.

About you

You are a senior executive leader, with experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and programs of work within a complex major transport infrastructure environment. You have an in-depth knowledge of the rail industry, and you are passionate about the safety and wellbeing of LXRP staff, alliances and stakeholders.

• Please review further technical experience required below
• Strategic and commercial acumen, particularly when it comes to major transport infrastructure.
• Experience navigating complex, fast paced political environments.
• Demonstrated past experience in delivering high quality infrastructure projects cost effectively and on schedule.
• Ability to lead an organisation through change, champion diversity and foster emerging talent.

About LXRP

At LXRP we're not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.

Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.

As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for :

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.

We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.

Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

How To Apply?

The Policy stipulates that, unless an employee is an Excepted Person within the meaning of the Policy, in order to attend an MTIA workplace the employee must hold 'up-to-date' vaccination status in accordance with ATAGI guidance, which for most includes their primary vaccination course and booster. Should you require further information about the Policy, please have a conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.

Need more information?

For specifics about the role, please give Jody Smith (Team Leader, Talent Acquisition) a call on 0400 711 814. Visit us : levelcrossings.vic.gov.au