The Albanese Government has begun the search for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the nation’s new High Speed Rail Authority.
The Authority commenced operations last month, with its first day of operation on 13 June, to progress the Government’s election commitment of establishing a High Speed Rail Authority to plan and develop a high speed rail network along the east coast of Australia.
Now the organisation has begun recruitment for a permanent leader to steer the Authority, whose board is chaired by Ms Jill Rossouw and supported by Ms Gillian Brown, Ms Dyan Perry OBE, Mr Ian Hunt and Mr Neil Scales OBE.
The CEO will be sourced through a merit-based process with key criteria including high level leadership and a demonstrated track record in complex transport related infrastructure. The appointment will be for a period of up to five years.
The CEO will work closely with the Board to lead the newly established Authority to advise Government on the planning, construction and operation of a transformational high speed rail network with the first stop being planning and corridor works for the Sydney to Newcastle section of the network, backed by a $500 million Australian Government commitment.
