Operations Planner

3 days ago

Bowen Hills, Queensland, Australia Queensland Rail Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Req. Id: 10285

Date: 19 Sept 2025

Location:Mayne, QLD, AU, 4006

Company: Queensland Rail

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.

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 Bowen Hills Rail Management Centre.

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

As the Operations Planner you will prepare schedules and arrange for Overhead Line Isolations, Track Closures and the running of work trains and track machines for Queensland Rail.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Arrange daily train scheduling and preparation of all Traincrew workings and Train Notices for track machines, possessions, isolations and work trains.
  • Liaise with Network 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 Operational Management Systems including ViziRail, ITOPS, RTOA and Sapiens.
  • Ensure a quality service is provided to Queensland Rail customers by liaising stakeholders as directed to ensure efficient on time train performance.
  • Provide relief as required to meet operational requirements.

About you:

  • Have a good understanding of transport operations and resource allocation
  • Previous experience with planning, analytics and problem solving
  • Have a good knowledge of 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.

Sounds great What's next?

Please apply to Operations Planner via our website by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) Sunday 28th September 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.

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