Supply Chain Operational Planner

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

Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Your Opportunity

Queensland Rail has an exciting opportunity for two solutions orientated individuals with high attention to detail and can work autonomously to join our team as a Supply Chain Operational Planner on a temporary fulltime basis until June 2026

As a Supply Chain Operational Planner, you will play an integral role in planning and coordinating train and possession requests for track and station maintenance, repairs and upgrades. You will work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure there is capacity for any planned, unplanned or emergency works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, develop and plan all possessions and train alterations
• Develop Daily Train Plan Diagrams and associated train notices and assist in rescheduling services due to operational variations
• Consult, negotiate and respond to internal and external stakeholders to resolve any issues and to ensure the allocation of maintenance windows and track possessions minimise the disruption to contracted rail services

For full position responsibilities please read this Position Description.

About You:

We are seeking solutions orientated individuals who has a high attention to detail and can work autonomously within a supportive team environment. In addition to this the ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in rail or operational planning
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines within an agile and fast-paced environment
• Experience in Vizi-Rail or similar planning systems would also be advantageous
• A customer focused attitude to ensure a positive and solutions-based experience for our stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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:

• Base salary $117,347 + 12.75% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements including 50% WFH
• Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
• QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
• Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
• You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
• Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees

Sounds great! What’s next?

Please apply for the Supply Chain Operational Planner position via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 Brisbane) 28th October 2025.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce 

At Queensland Rail we are 1TEAM and our diverse workforce enables us to connect communities every day.  We are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces for all our people, strengthened by our diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds. 

We strive to provide a barrier free and equitable recruitment experience.  

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Theresa via the phone number or email below. 

Applicants for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing if progressed through the recruitment processes. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. For roles that have pre-employment qualifications, QR will also be required to do formal qualification verification processes to ensure qualifications align to QR's requirements.   

To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Theresa with your specific enquiry via Theresa.dickson@qr.com.au   Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.