Project Manager

Queensland Rail; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 151,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range (AS7)

Collaborative workplace

Work-life balance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Queensland Rail is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Regional Project Delivery team based in Brisbane CBD. The role focuses on delivering complex projects across the state, coordinating internal teams and external contractors to meet safety, time, cost and quality objectives.

Responsibilities include developing funding submissions, project plans, schedules and cash flows, plus coordinating resources and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in applying project management methodologies within multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships with diverse groups.
• General knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex project delivery through coordinated project teams, ensuring safety, time, cost and quality outcomes.
• Develop and implement funding submissions and project plans, including schedules and cash flows.
• Establish resource needs and procurement strategies, engage service providers and negotiate terms.
• Oversee project execution, manage risks, report progress, and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder relations

Procurement knowledge

Job description

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.

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 (AS7) is from $151,359 - $162,331 plus 12.75% super.
• 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

We currently have a permanent vacancy for an experienced Project Manager to join our Regional Project Delivery team based in Brisbane CBD. In this exciting role you will be required to provide project management services to various projects around the state.

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

• Manage complex project delivery through coordinated project teams, ensuring safety, time, cost and quality outcomes align with business requirements.
• Develop and implement funding submissions and project plans, including schedules, cost plans and cash flows, while maintaining alignment with approved scope, budget and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish resource needs and procurement strategies, engage service providers and work with Contracts and Design teams to negotiate terms and performance requirements.
• Oversee project execution across all providers, manage risks, maintain stakeholder engagement, report on progress and variations, and finalise projects through asset transfer, financial closure and compliance with Queensland Rail governance

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

• Demonstrated capability in applying project management methodologies within multidisciplinary environments, and in leading the successful delivery of complex projects through coordinated internal teams and external contractors.
• Demonstrated strong ability to build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships, including engaging, consulting and negotiating with diverse groups, supported by well‑developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and experience in change‑focused communication.
• General knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration and design requirements for project works, combined with the practical skills needed to guide these activities effectively with internal stakeholders across the project lifecycle

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.

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 [e-mail]

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.