Job Description

Join the Team Behind Every Safe Journey – Become a Network Control Officer in TOWNSVILLE and be connected to an amazing career.

If you’re looking for a career with purpose, challenge and long-term opportunity, this is your moment!

Queensland Rail is searching for people with strong transferable skills to join the Network Control team - individuals who remain calm under pressure, communicate clearly, are quick thinking, have a strong memory recall for procedures, who demonstrate confidence, resilience and adaptability.

These strengths can come from many different roles and industries. If you’re looking for a new challenge and bring these skills with you, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We’ll support you every step of the way with full training, development, and a paid six (6) month train control school to set you up for success.

Purpose that Counts

As a Network Control Officer, you’ll play a critical role in keeping Queensland’s regional rail network safe, reliable, and running. Using advanced digital rail management systems and technology, you’ll ensure the safe and efficient separation of train services across the 3,680km of track, helping connect communities, freight industries, and passengers across regional Queensland.

No two days are the same. You’ll work across seven (7) control boards as part of a supportive, highly skilled team. Want to hear what the job is really like? Dwayne, one of our Network Control Officers, shares his experience here.

For further information please review the Information Sheet and

People Who Count

We’re looking to connect with people who have some of the following qualities:

• Strong situational awareness
• Confidence to take responsibility and exercise authority
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and solution-driven under pressure
• Quick, accurate decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Highly adaptability and willingness to learn
• Comfortable using technology (full training)
• Vigilance and attention to detail
• Strong memory for recalling and applying rules, procedures, and protocols

Please see the Recruitment Journey for important dates to be aware of.

Training Program Overview

• Program commences: Monday the 8th of June 2026
• This intensive program requires dedication and focus where no leave outside of public holidays is allowed during the training period
• Combination of classroom learning, simulation based training, and practical on-the-job training
• Upon successful completion of your 12-month training period and assessments, you’ll be eligible to secure a permanent role and build a rewarding long-term career with Queensland Rail.

Please note there is limited flexibility within the roster. We encourage you to consider how this may impact your lifestyle and commitments before applying:

• Available to work an ongoing, and unstructured 24/7 roster (with applicable penalty rates)
• Roster includes weekends, nights, and public holidays
• Shifts are 8.43 hours in length, with 76 hours worked over a fortnight, plus potential overtime opportunities

Benefits that Count

All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

• Starting $91,000 pa + 12.75% super – upon successful completion earn up to $150,000pa including penalty rates and allowances + super.
• Paid training and ongoing support to develop your career
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Opportunity to prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of services QRI Lifestyle
• Ability to shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, opportunities for growth and leadership

And more! See the full range of benefits available to Queensland Rail employees

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. We provide workplace adjustments to support candidates and employees.

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 shape the future of rail in Queensland, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter by 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday the 1st of March 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please contact qrcareers@qr.com.au with your specific enquiry. DO NOT email your application. Applications can only be received via our website.