Job Description

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.

Our team of over 7,500 and our customers are central to everything we do, we have a proud history as a safe and reliable railway operator, with a commitment to ensuring that our operating systems reflect the highest standards. Queensland Rail inspires innovative thought, passionate motivation, teamwork, and forward thinking, where our people can achieve their own career aspirations.

Why Queensland Rail?

We will provide you with an exciting and diverse career opportunity to join a company that continues to strive in the delivery of a modern and world-class railway provider, you will be able to lead and apply your innovative thoughts to enhance our rail network. For this role we also offer:

• Highly competitive salary plus a generous superannuation contribution
• Opportunity to be part of the planning and preparation for the 2032 Olympics
• Collaborative and engaged workplace and team environment
• Genuine work life balance
• Free Citytrain travel to and from work and access to other free or discounted SEQ rail travel
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About this role:

In this Interface Manager – Traffic Management System / Possession Management role, you will be working as part of the Major Projects division on the ETCS Program. You will be a key interface between QR, the Alliance and Delivery Partners for the delivery of this project.

This is a fixed-term role with an end date of 31 December, 2030.

Purpose That Counts – Some of the responsibilities of the role:

• Be the key interface between the appointed Alliance members and Queensland Rail for the delivery of all relevant business area works.
• Manage a complex range of stakeholder objectives and relationships including Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR), the Alliance members and Queensland Rail.
• Act as the Queensland Rail representative in supporting decision making and integration with the Alliance Delivery Team including being the interface between Queensland Rail and the delivery partners with respect to engineering, design, construction and handover.
• Identify critical commissioning activities and ensure processes and resources are mobilised
• Lead, on behalf of Queensland Rail, the contractor's delivery of handover and acceptance documents and assurance program compliance for all below rail assets delivered by the suppliers to ensure stakeholder compliance will all standards, legislation and Queensland Rail’s obligations as a stakeholder are met.

People Who Count - What you can bring to the role:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in delivering large scale complex integrated rail infrastructure projects.
• High level of skill in the delivery of business focused technical/professional railway infrastructure solutions and an ability to implement strategies that mitigate risk.
• High level of skill in interpreting engineering drawings, designs and documentation within tight deadlines including technical specifications and design drawings.
• High level of interpersonal, communication, consultation, negotiation and influencing stakeholder skills.
• High level of skill in interpreting statutory, regulatory and policy obligations
• High level of skill in dealing with railway transport operations, construction, maintenance and safety standards.

Progress that Counts

Joining Queensland Rail means being part of an exciting future where you'll welcome millions of international passengers for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Key legacy projects such as Logan to Gold Coast, The Wave and Cross River Rail will transform the SE QLD network and doubling passenger journeys over the next decade.

To support this growth and enhance customer experiences, we're committed to key initiatives, including building three new Gold Coastline stations, implementing the $5.75 billion Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project, introducing 65 new Next Generation Rolling Stock trains, improving station accessibility at eight main stations, boosting North Coast Line capacity and upgrading Central Station.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. We offer boundless opportunities to support your career today and for your future.

Apply for our role via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm, Friday, May 22nd, 2026 To read the position description click HERE

Applicants for roles at Queensland Rail may undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing if they advance in the recruitment process. The selection process may include psychometric assessments, pre-employment health checks and background screenings, which could involve criminal history and credit checks.

To learn more about this career opportunity, please contact James Conlan via email at qrcareers@qr.com.au

We’re a team of thousands and we’re proud of our individual journeys and stories. And as we grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.