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
• Collaborative and engaged work place and team environment
• Genuine work life balance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing employees with holistic and contemporary health and wellbeing programs.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the Role

Queensland Rail is seeking a Program Delivery Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver capital and operational projects across multi-million dollar programs. Based in the Brisbane CBD, this permanent full-time role puts you at the leading edge of shaping Queensland Rail’s infrastructure future. You’ll lead a team of project professionals and engineering consultants to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to scope. Candidates with an engineering background are strongly encouraged to apply, bringing technical insight to complex, multi-disciplinary delivery.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to travel to regional project sites, gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and enjoy a high level of visibility with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. On-site experience is essential, as you’ll be actively involved in overseeing project delivery and engaging directly with delivery teams and stakeholders in the field.

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

• Lead the delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across capital and operational programs.
• Develop and implement strategic program plans and resource strategies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across government agencies, service authorities, and internal teams.
• Provide high-level reporting to senior management on program performance, risks, and assurance activities.
• Drive team performance through effective leadership, coaching, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and governance frameworks.

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

• Proven experience in program and project management within complex environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing high-performing teams.
• Expertise in budget management and commercial delivery of capital programs.
• Deep understanding of rail operations and infrastructure delivery.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement, contracting, and legislative frameworks relevant to rail or similar industries.

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 via our website by clicking the apply button before 11.59pm Sunday the 17th of May 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 Liam McKeown 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.