Operations Planner

You'll connect Queensland. We'll connect you to an amazing career.
Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people, and progress – watch our short video here.

Your Opportunity
Queensland Rail is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Rail Management Centre and Operations team as an
Operations Planner
based at our Rail Management Centre in Bowen Hills.

This is a full-time fixed term role until June 2026

As an Operations Planner, you will take the lead in coordinating essential rail activities across Queensland Rail. This includes preparing plans for Overhead Line Isolations, arranging Track Closures and managing the movement of work trains and track machines to support safe and efficient network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrange daily train scheduling and preparation of Train Notices for track machines, possessions, isolations and work trains (including Rail Traffic Crew workings).
• Liaise with Network Assets to prepare work programs for track machines ensuring maximum productivity with a minimum disruption.
• Ensure the efficient use of economic allocation of resources internally and externally.
• Input & extract data from various internal IT systems.
• Ensure a quality service is provided to Queensland Rail customers by liaising stakeholders as directed to ensure efficient on time train performance and fit for purpose plans.
• Provide relief as required to meet operational requirements.

For further information about this role click the Position Description.

About you:

• Have a good understanding of interpreting standards and diagrams, and resource allocation
• Previous experience with planning, analytics and problem solving
• Have an interest in Queensland Rail signalling and overhead traction system
• Demonstrated strong communication, computer and customer service skills
• You will need to have an eye for detail and accuracy.
• You will be resourceful and efficient when allocating resources both internally and externally and have the ability to identify problems.

Benefits That Count
All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Base salary $101, % Superannuation
• Hybrid working
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership

Sounds great What's next?
Please apply to Operations Planner via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by
11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Wednesday 5th November 2025.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day. We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below.

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.