Rail Operations Planner

Queensland Rail; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working – 50% WFH

QRI Lifestyle discounts

Wellbeing benefits

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Queensland Rail is seeking a solution-driven Supply Chain Operational Planner to manage possessions, train alterations and daily plan diagrams. The role requires autonomous work within a supportive team, leveraging prior rail or planning experience and strong stakeholder communication.

We offer a fixed-term full-time position until 30 June 2029 with hybrid work options, including 50% work-from-home, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, developing and planning all possessions and train alterations.
• Developing Daily Train Plan Diagrams and associated train notices and assist in rescheduling services due to operational variations.
• Consulting, negotiating and responding to internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and minimise disruption to contracted rail services.

Skills

Rail/operational planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Vizi-Rail

Job description

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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.

Learn more about Queensland Rail's purpose, people and progress here.

Queensland Rail has an exciting opportunity for a solution orientated individual with high attention to detail and can work autonomously to join our team as a Supply Chain Operational Planner in a Fixed Term full-time basis until 30 June 2029.

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.

Purpose that Counts

• Coordinating, developing and planning all possessions and train alterations
• Developing Daily Train Plan Diagrams and associated train notices and assist in rescheduling services due to operational variations
• Consulting, negotiating and responding 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

We are seeking a solutions orientated individual who has a high attention to detail and can work autonomously within a supportive team environment. In addition to this the ideal you 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 $117,750 + 12.75% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements including 50% WFH
• 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

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve. We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks. We may also be considering more than one vacancy under this advertisement and some roles may also be advertised externally.

Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past and present. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve.