Job Description

Help Shape the Future of Regional Rail Planning

Are you ready for a career where your expertise makes a real impact? Join Queensland Rail during an exciting period of transformation as we work towards delivering a modern, world-class railway network. This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and help shape the future of rail infrastructure across Queensland.

Purpose that counts.

We currently have opportunities available for experienced Planners to join our Townsville based Strategy and Planning team. You'll be part of a growing team of Regional Asset Planners responsible for delivering and implementing maintenance work programs across Queensland’s regional rail network.

This is your chance to join a newly expanded team with real influence – identifying and driving improvements across our planning and maintenance strategies. You’ll bring your experience and insight to help build a smarter, more efficient rail network that serves communities across Queensland.

For further information please view the full on our QR Careers website.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering integrated, high-quality operational and tactical asset management plans
• Scoping and prioritising maintenance work based on asset condition and criticality
• Preparing, monitoring, and continuously improving maintenance strategies
• Ensuring accurate planning and data analysis through adherence to high data standards
• Collaborating with a high-performing team of regional planners to achieve best-practice outcomes

People who count.

We’re looking for motivated and collaborative professionals who bring a blend of technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. To thrive in this role, you will:

• Have excellent organisational skills and be confident managing multiple priorities
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the business, with the ability to influence outcomes and manage stakeholder expectations
• Bring experience in developing and delivering integrated operational and tactical asset management plans
• Be passionate about multi-disciplinary planning across signalling, electrical, and civil infrastructure

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven knowledge of asset maintenance methodologies in large, complex, and asset-intensive environments
• Strong understanding and experience using SAP Plant Maintenance (PM)
• High-level knowledge of works management principles
• Experience planning within multi-disciplinary environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a conceptual mindset

Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

Our teams are People who Count. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday 1st February 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact qrcareers.com.au with your specific enquiry.