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 robust 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?
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