About Amara Advisory
Amara Advisory is a Perth-based firm specialising in advisory, project development, capital and co-investment across the mining, energy, infrastructure and rail sectors.

We are seeking a senior rail engineer for a confidential, founding technical leadership role.

What you'll do

• Design and lead field trials, including site selection, monitoring and data analysis

• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and technical submissions for rail owners' engineering approval

• Develop application methodologies suited to Australian rail profiles and conditions

• Produce technical reports and present results to asset owners' engineering teams

• Coordinate independent validation of results

• Shape technical standards for rollout across Australian networks

You'll bring

• 15+ years in rail track or permanent way engineering, with heavy-haul experience highly regarded

• Chartered engineer status (CPEng / NER) or equivalent

• Strong knowledge of track condition and rail stress management

• Familiarity with hazardous chemical management and site chemical registers under the WHS Regulations (Safe Work Australia, WorkSafe WA), and the introduction requirements of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)

• Experience on the asset owner side approving new products or technologies is highly regarded

• Credibility with rail operators and comfort presenting to senior engineering stakeholders

What we offer

• A founding technical leadership role

• Flexible engagement: part-time, contract or full-time

• An equity participation option linked to key milestones