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:

• Salary range $117,750 - $128,035 plus 12.75% super
• Collaborative and engaged workplace 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 highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the delivery of the Wave Project, a major infrastructure program shaping the future of the SEQ network. This is a 4-year fixed term opportunity, initially based in Brisbane and transitioning to Beerwah in mid 2027, offering the chance to be closely involved in a high-profile, long-term project.

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In this role, you will work alongside Program and Project Managers to coordinate governance, reporting and project documentation, facilitate key workshops, and support the effective delivery of project activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring strong project controls, clear stakeholder communication and seamless coordination across multiple workstreams, contributing to the successful delivery of this landmark program.

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

• Prepare and maintain project governance documentation for control groups, including meeting coordination, minutes and secretariat support.
• Develop and manage project scope, plans, stakeholder engagement materials and supporting documentation in line with established templates and standards.
• Coordinate governance activities, reporting requirements and facilitate key project workshops such as risk, Safety in Design and readiness sessions.
• Maintain risk, issue and lessons learned registers while supporting the delivery of project activities in line with project plans and governance frameworks.

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

• Strong ability to scope, coordinate and deliver project tasks, supported by effective communication skills across written and verbal formats.
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies, with the ability to identify and resolve issues throughout project delivery.
• Proficient in using computer applications, including MS Office and spreadsheets, to support reporting and coordination activities.

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 Monday the 1st of June 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.